Ber vs Oakes

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

Oakes

Boy #3,027 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dweller near the oak trees"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,027
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Oakes Rank #3,027

Oakes is more popular, ranked #3027 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Oakes more popular?

Oakes is more popular, ranked #3027 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Oakes mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Oakes means "dweller near the oak trees" (Old English origin).

Are Ber and Oakes boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Oakes is primarily a boy name.

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