Brad vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brad

Boy #4,135 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"broad valley, wide clearing"

Origin: Old English brad

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,135
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Brad Rank #4,135
Ber Rank #35,726

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brad or Ber more popular?

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Brad and Ber mean?

Brad means "broad valley, wide clearing" (Old English brad origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Brad and Ber boy or girl names?

Brad is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.

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