Ber vs Percival

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ber

Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European

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Boy #1,765 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pierce the valley"

Origin: Old French

English French Medieval European

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Ber Rank #35,726

Percival Rank #1,765

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Ber or Percival more popular?

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Percival mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin).

Are Ber and Percival boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Percival is primarily a boy name.