Harry vs Bear

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harry

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

English American Scandinavian German

✓ All Clear

Harry Rank #780

Bear Rank #829

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #829 for Bear.

Is Harry or Bear more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Bear at #829 in the United States.

What do Harry and Bear mean?

Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin).

Are Harry and Bear boy or girl names?

Harry is primarily a boy name. Bear is primarily a boy name.