Boris vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boris

Boy #3,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"battle glory"

Origin: Proto-Slavic

Russian Bulgarian Eastern European British

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Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European

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Boris Rank #3,374

Ber Rank #35,726

Boris is more popular, ranked #3374 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Boris or Ber more popular?

Boris is more popular, ranked #3374 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Boris and Ber mean?

Boris means "battle glory" (Proto-Slavic origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Boris and Ber boy or girl names?

Boris is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.