Laurence vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laurence

Boy #2,194 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum; laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

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Laurence Rank #2,194

Ber Rank #35,726

Laurence is more popular, ranked #2194 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Laurence or Ber more popular?

Laurence is more popular, ranked #2194 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Laurence and Ber mean?

Laurence means "from Laurentum; laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Laurence and Ber boy or girl names?

Laurence is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.