Ber vs Zale

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

Zale

Boy #7,480 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sea strength, power of the sea"

Origin: Greek zalos

Cultural Roots

Greek American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#7,480
Total SSA Count
11
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Zale Rank #7,480

Zale is more popular, ranked #7480 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Zale more popular?

Zale is more popular, ranked #7480 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Zale mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Zale means "sea strength, power of the sea" (Greek zalos origin).

Are Ber and Zale boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Zale is primarily a boy name.

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