Matt vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matt

Boy #2,802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Australian Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,802
Total SSA Count
46
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

Matt Rank #2,802
Ber Rank #35,726

Matt is more popular, ranked #2802 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matt or Ber more popular?

Matt is more popular, ranked #2802 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Matt and Ber mean?

Matt means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Matt and Ber boy or girl names?

Matt is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.

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