Ember vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ember

Boy #3,159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"glowing coal, burning ember"

Origin: Old English/Norse

American English Germanic

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Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European

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Ember Rank #3,159

Ber Rank #35,726

Ember is more popular, ranked #3159 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Ember or Ber more popular?

Ember is more popular, ranked #3159 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ember and Ber mean?

Ember means "glowing coal, burning ember" (Old English/Norse origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Ember and Ber boy or girl names?

Ember is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.