Lamar vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lamar

Boy #1,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea, of the lake"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

African American French American Southern US

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,517
Total SSA Count
117
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

Lamar Rank #1,517
Ber Rank #35,726

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lamar or Ber more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Ber mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Lamar and Ber boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.

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