Ber vs Waylon

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

Waylon

Boy #65 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wayside land, roadside settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#65
Total SSA Count
4,878
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Waylon Rank #65

Waylon is more popular, ranked #65 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Waylon more popular?

Waylon is more popular, ranked #65 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Waylon mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Waylon means "wayside land, roadside settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Ber and Waylon boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Waylon is primarily a boy name.

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