Ber vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ber

Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Ber Rank #35,726

Leon Rank #141

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Ber or Leon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Leon mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Ber and Leon boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.