Mike vs Bear

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mike

Boy #1,011 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God-like"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

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Mike Rank #1,011

Bear Rank #829

Bear is more popular, ranked #829 vs #1011 for Mike.

Is Mike or Bear more popular?

Bear is more popular, ranked #829 compared to Mike at #1011 in the United States.

What do Mike and Bear mean?

Mike means "God-like" (Hebrew origin). Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin).

Are Mike and Bear boy or girl names?

Mike is primarily a boy name. Bear is primarily a boy name.