Ber vs Wells

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

Wells

Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#377
Total SSA Count
865
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Wells Rank #377

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Wells more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Wells mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Ber and Wells boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.

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