Oskar vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oskar

Boy #1,722 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine spear, god's spear"

Origin: Old Norse ás + geirr

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German Polish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,722
Total SSA Count
96
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

Oskar Rank #1,722
Ber Rank #35,726

Oskar is more popular, ranked #1722 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oskar or Ber more popular?

Oskar is more popular, ranked #1722 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Oskar and Ber mean?

Oskar means "divine spear, god's spear" (Old Norse ás + geirr origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Oskar and Ber boy or girl names?

Oskar is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.

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