Ber vs Makai

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 #534 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"toward the sea, seaward"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

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Ber Rank #35,726

Makai Rank #534

Makai is more popular, ranked #534 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Ber or Makai more popular?

Makai is more popular, ranked #534 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Makai mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Makai means "toward the sea, seaward" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Ber and Makai boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Makai is primarily a boy name.