Jerome vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerome

Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

English French Dutch German Catholic

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Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European

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Jerome Rank #1,341

Ber Rank #35,726

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Jerome or Ber more popular?

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Jerome and Ber mean?

Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Jerome and Ber boy or girl names?

Jerome is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.