Rei vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rei

Boy #3,800 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"courtesy, respect, gratitude"

Origin: Japanese kanji 礼

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,800
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
1
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

Rei Rank #3,800
Ber Rank #35,726

Rei is more popular, ranked #3800 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rei or Ber more popular?

Rei is more popular, ranked #3800 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Rei and Ber mean?

Rei means "courtesy, respect, gratitude" (Japanese kanji 礼 origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Rei and Ber boy or girl names?

Rei is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.

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