Ber vs Promise

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

Promise

Boy #4,783 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"a vow, pledge, divine assurance"

Origin: Latin via English

Cultural Roots

African American English Nigerian Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,783
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Promise Rank #4,783

Promise is more popular, ranked #4783 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Promise more popular?

Promise is more popular, ranked #4783 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Promise mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Promise means "a vow, pledge, divine assurance" (Latin via English origin).

Are Ber and Promise boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Promise is primarily a boy name.

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