Dan vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

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Dan Rank #1,931

Ber Rank #35,726

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Dan or Ber more popular?

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Dan and Ber mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Dan and Ber boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.