Dana vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dana

Boy #4,273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my judge (short form of Daniel)"

Origin: Hebrew Dan-El

Cultural Roots

American English Czech Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,273
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
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

Dana Rank #4,273
Ber Rank #35,726

Dana is more popular, ranked #4273 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dana or Ber more popular?

Dana is more popular, ranked #4273 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Dana and Ber mean?

Dana means "God is my judge (short form of Daniel)" (Hebrew Dan-El origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Dana and Ber boy or girl names?

Dana is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.

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