Kai vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Scandinavian Japanese American Chinese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#76
Total SSA Count
4,276
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Ber

Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#35,726
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kai Rank #76
Ber Rank #35,726

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kai or Ber more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Kai and Ber mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Kai and Ber boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.

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