Harry vs Ber

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 #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European

✓ All Clear

Harry Rank #780

Ber Rank #35,726

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Harry or Ber more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Harry and Ber mean?

Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Harry and Ber boy or girl names?

Harry is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.