Knox vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Knox

Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

Cultural Roots

American Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#209
Total SSA Count
1,701
Syllables
1
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

Knox Rank #209
Ber Rank #35,726

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Knox or Ber more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Knox and Ber mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Knox and Ber boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.

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