Jan vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jan

Boy #2,213 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Latin Johannes)

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Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

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Jan Rank #2,213

Ber Rank #35,726

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Jan or Ber more popular?

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Jan and Ber mean?

Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Jan and Ber boy or girl names?

Jan is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.