Ber vs Yosef

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

Yosef

Boy #612 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will add, He shall increase"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Arabic Ethiopian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#612
Total SSA Count
466
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Yosef Rank #612

Yosef is more popular, ranked #612 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Yosef more popular?

Yosef is more popular, ranked #612 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Yosef mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Yosef means "God will add, He shall increase" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ber and Yosef boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Yosef is primarily a boy name.

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