Ber vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ber

Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ber Rank #35,726

Simon Rank #251

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Ber or Simon more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Simon mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ber and Simon boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.