Ber vs Salem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ber

Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

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Boy #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ber Rank #35,726

Salem Rank #635

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Ber or Salem more popular?

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Salem mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ber and Salem boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Salem is primarily a boy name.