Jim vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jim

Boy #4,434 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who grabs the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Scottish

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Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European

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Jim Rank #4,434

Ber Rank #35,726

Jim is more popular, ranked #4434 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Jim or Ber more popular?

Jim is more popular, ranked #4434 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Jim and Ber mean?

Jim means "supplanter, one who grabs the heel" (Hebrew origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Jim and Ber boy or girl names?

Jim is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.