Lake vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lake

Boy #1,633 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"a large inland body of water"

Origin: Old French via Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,633
Total SSA Count
104
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

Lake Rank #1,633
Ber Rank #35,726

Lake is more popular, ranked #1633 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake or Ber more popular?

Lake is more popular, ranked #1633 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Lake and Ber mean?

Lake means "a large inland body of water" (Old French via Latin origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Lake and Ber boy or girl names?

Lake is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.

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