Ber vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ber

Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

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Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Ber Rank #35,726

Shane Rank #602

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Ber or Shane more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Shane mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Ber and Shane boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.