Ber vs Maximilian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ber

Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

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Boy #587 Most Popular 5 Syllables

"the greatest"

Origin: Latin (Maximus)

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Ber Rank #35,726

Maximilian Rank #587

Maximilian is more popular, ranked #587 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Ber or Maximilian more popular?

Maximilian is more popular, ranked #587 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Maximilian mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Maximilian means "the greatest" (Latin (Maximus) origin).

Are Ber and Maximilian boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Maximilian is primarily a boy name.