Chai vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chai

Boy #5,960 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"life, alive"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Israeli Hebrew Indian (via tea culture)

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Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European

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Chai Rank #5,960

Ber Rank #35,726

Chai is more popular, ranked #5960 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Chai or Ber more popular?

Chai is more popular, ranked #5960 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Chai and Ber mean?

Chai means "life, alive" (Hebrew origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Chai and Ber boy or girl names?

Chai is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.