Ber vs Shaun

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

Shaun

Boy #1,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,568
Total SSA Count
110
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Shaun Rank #1,568

Shaun is more popular, ranked #1568 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Shaun more popular?

Shaun is more popular, ranked #1568 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Shaun mean?

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

Are Ber and Shaun boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Shaun is primarily a boy name.

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