Ber vs Rafael

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

Rafael

Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Italian Hebrew English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#222
Total SSA Count
1,614
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Rafael Rank #222

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Rafael more popular?

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Rafael mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ber and Rafael boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.

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