Ber vs Sami

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

Sami

Boy #1,261 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"elevated, sublime, high"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Middle Eastern Finnish Scandinavian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,261
Total SSA Count
156
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Sami Rank #1,261

Sami is more popular, ranked #1261 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Sami more popular?

Sami is more popular, ranked #1261 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Sami mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Sami means "elevated, sublime, high" (Arabic origin).

Are Ber and Sami boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Sami is primarily a boy name.

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