Sasha vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sasha

Boy #2,344 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Russian

Cultural Roots

Russian Eastern European French Western

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,344
Total SSA Count
60
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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

Sasha Rank #2,344
Ber Rank #35,726

Sasha is more popular, ranked #2344 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sasha or Ber more popular?

Sasha is more popular, ranked #2344 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Sasha and Ber mean?

Sasha means "defender of men" (Greek via Russian origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Sasha and Ber boy or girl names?

Sasha is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.

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