Ber vs Mael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ber

Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European

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Boy #1,060 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chief"

Origin: Breton Celtic

Breton French Welsh Irish

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Ber Rank #35,726

Mael Rank #1,060

Mael is more popular, ranked #1060 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Ber or Mael more popular?

Mael is more popular, ranked #1060 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Mael mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Mael means "prince, chief" (Breton Celtic origin).

Are Ber and Mael boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Mael is primarily a boy name.