Ber vs Mercy

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

Mercy

Boy #4,339 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"compassion, forgiveness, clemency"

Origin: Latin via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,339
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Mercy Rank #4,339

Mercy is more popular, ranked #4339 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Mercy more popular?

Mercy is more popular, ranked #4339 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Mercy mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, clemency" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Ber and Mercy boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Mercy is primarily a boy name.

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