Dempsey vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dempsey

Boy #2,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"proud descendant, son of the proud one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,845
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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

Dempsey Rank #2,845
Ber Rank #35,726

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dempsey or Ber more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Ber mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Dempsey and Ber boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.

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