Ber vs Simeon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ber

Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

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Boy #1,142 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who hears, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ber Rank #35,726

Simeon Rank #1,142

Simeon is more popular, ranked #1142 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Ber or Simeon more popular?

Simeon is more popular, ranked #1142 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Simeon mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Simeon means "one who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ber and Simeon boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Simeon is primarily a boy name.