Mayer vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Mayer Rank #1,834
Ber Rank #35,726

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mayer or Ber more popular?

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Ber mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Mayer and Ber boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.

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