Ber vs Wiliam

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

Wiliam

Boy #6,634 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector, determined guardian"

Origin: Old High German Willahelm

Cultural Roots

English American French German Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,634
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Wiliam Rank #6,634

Wiliam is more popular, ranked #6634 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Wiliam more popular?

Wiliam is more popular, ranked #6634 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Wiliam mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Wiliam means "resolute protector, determined guardian" (Old High German Willahelm origin).

Are Ber and Wiliam boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Wiliam is primarily a boy name.

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