Roderick vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roderick

Boy #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Welsh German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,904
Total SSA Count
83
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

8 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

Roderick Rank #1,904
Ber Rank #35,726

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roderick or Ber more popular?

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Ber mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Roderick and Ber boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.

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