Hugh vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

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Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European

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Hugh Rank #765

Ber Rank #35,726

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Hugh or Ber more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Ber mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Hugh and Ber boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.