Luke vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

Cultural Roots

Greek English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#34
Total SSA Count
7,039
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

Luke Rank #34
Ber Rank #35,726

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Ber more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Luke and Ber mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Luke and Ber boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.

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