Ber vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ber

Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Ber Rank #35,726

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Ber or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Matthew mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Ber and Matthew boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.