Kris vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kris

Boy #3,551 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"follower of Christ, anointed one"

Origin: Greek

American Scandinavian European

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Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European

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Kris Rank #3,551

Ber Rank #35,726

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Kris or Ber more popular?

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Kris and Ber mean?

Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Kris and Ber boy or girl names?

Kris is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.