Ber vs Paul

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

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Cultural Roots

Latin Christian English French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#264
Total SSA Count
1,320
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Paul mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Ber and Paul boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.

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