Evan vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#143
Total SSA Count
2,526
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

Evan Rank #143
Ber Rank #35,726

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evan or Ber more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Evan and Ber mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Evan and Ber boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.

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