Ber vs Merrick

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

Merrick

Boy #1,219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the sea"

Origin: Welsh (Meurig)

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,219
Total SSA Count
165
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Merrick Rank #1,219

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Merrick more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Merrick mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Ber and Merrick boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.

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