Fredrick vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fredrick

Boy #1,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,656
Total SSA Count
102
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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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

Fredrick Rank #1,656
Ber Rank #35,726

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fredrick or Ber more popular?

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Ber mean?

Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Fredrick and Ber boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.

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