Makai vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Makai

Boy #534 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"toward the sea, seaward"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#534
Total SSA Count
556
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

Makai Rank #534
Ber Rank #35,726

Makai is more popular, ranked #534 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Makai or Ber more popular?

Makai is more popular, ranked #534 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Makai and Ber mean?

Makai means "toward the sea, seaward" (Hawaiian origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Makai and Ber boy or girl names?

Makai is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.

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