Saul vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Saul

Boy #560 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"asked for, prayed for"

Origin: Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל)

Cultural Roots

Jewish English Spanish Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#560
Total SSA Count
529
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

Saul Rank #560
Ber Rank #35,726

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saul or Ber more popular?

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Saul and Ber mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Saul and Ber boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.

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