Sam vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

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Sam Rank #652

Ber Rank #35,726

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Sam or Ber more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Sam and Ber mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Sam and Ber boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.