Kevin vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English Irish American German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#196
Total SSA Count
1,822
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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

Kevin Rank #196
Ber Rank #35,726

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kevin or Ber more popular?

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Ber mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Kevin and Ber boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.

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