Ber vs Sylas

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

Sylas

Boy #488 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the forest, wood-dweller"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#488
Total SSA Count
633
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Sylas Rank #488

Sylas is more popular, ranked #488 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Sylas more popular?

Sylas is more popular, ranked #488 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Sylas mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Sylas means "of the forest, wood-dweller" (Latin origin).

Are Ber and Sylas boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Sylas is primarily a boy name.

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