Ber vs Mikhael

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

Mikhael

Boy #2,941 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God? (no one!)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Russian Eastern European Christian Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,941
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Mikhael Rank #2,941

Mikhael is more popular, ranked #2941 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Mikhael more popular?

Mikhael is more popular, ranked #2941 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Mikhael mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Mikhael means "who is like God? (no one!)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ber and Mikhael boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Mikhael is primarily a boy name.

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