Ber vs Urijah

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

Urijah

Boy #2,627 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my light, my flame is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Religious communities African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,627
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Urijah Rank #2,627

Urijah is more popular, ranked #2627 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Urijah more popular?

Urijah is more popular, ranked #2627 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Urijah mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Urijah means "God is my light, my flame is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ber and Urijah boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Urijah is primarily a boy name.

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