Ber vs Samson

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

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#523
Total SSA Count
582
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Samson mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ber and Samson boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.

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