Ber vs Mercer

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

Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Mercer Rank #3,081

Mercer is more popular, ranked #3081 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Mercer more popular?

Mercer is more popular, ranked #3081 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Mercer mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Mercer means "cloth merchant, fabric trader" (Old French origin).

Are Ber and Mercer boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Mercer is primarily a boy name.

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