Erik vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erik

Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian German American Dutch Finnish

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Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European

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Erik Rank #477

Ber Rank #35,726

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Erik or Ber more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Erik and Ber mean?

Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Erik and Ber boy or girl names?

Erik is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.