Ber vs Samari

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

Samari

Boy #3,621 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"guardian, watchman (from Samaria)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American African-American Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,621
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Samari Rank #3,621

Samari is more popular, ranked #3621 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Samari more popular?

Samari is more popular, ranked #3621 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Samari mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Samari means "guardian, watchman (from Samaria)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ber and Samari boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Samari is primarily a boy name.

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