Ber vs Maykel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ber

Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#35,726
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Maykel

Boy #4,410 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God (Cuban variant of Michael)"

Origin: Hebrew via Spanish/Cuban

Cultural Roots

Cuban Latin American Spanish Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,410
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Maykel Rank #4,410

Maykel is more popular, ranked #4410 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Maykel more popular?

Maykel is more popular, ranked #4410 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Maykel mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Maykel means "who is like God (Cuban variant of Michael)" (Hebrew via Spanish/Cuban origin).

Are Ber and Maykel boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Maykel is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons