Ber vs Mikael

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

Mikael

Boy #1,132 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Finnish Swedish Danish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,132
Total SSA Count
187
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Mikael Rank #1,132

Mikael is more popular, ranked #1132 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Mikael more popular?

Mikael is more popular, ranked #1132 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Mikael mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Mikael means "who is like God?" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ber and Mikael boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Mikael is primarily a boy name.

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