Nick vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

Cultural Roots

English American Greek Australian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,422
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

44 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

Nick Rank #1,422
Ber Rank #35,726

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Ber more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Nick and Ber mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Nick and Ber boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.

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