Lee vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lee

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#715
Total SSA Count
370
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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

Lee Rank #715
Ber Rank #35,726

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee or Ber more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Lee and Ber mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Lee and Ber boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.

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