Ber vs Mikal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ber

Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

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Boy #4,638 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God (folk etymology)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ber Rank #35,726

Mikal Rank #4,638

Mikal is more popular, ranked #4638 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Ber or Mikal more popular?

Mikal is more popular, ranked #4638 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Mikal mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Mikal means "gift of God (folk etymology)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ber and Mikal boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Mikal is primarily a boy name.