Ber vs Shah

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

Shah

Boy #6,038 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"king, emperor, ruler"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Pakistani Indian Central Asian Bangladeshi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,038
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Shah Rank #6,038

Shah is more popular, ranked #6038 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Shah more popular?

Shah is more popular, ranked #6038 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Shah mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Shah means "king, emperor, ruler" (Persian origin).

Are Ber and Shah boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Shah is primarily a boy name.

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