Sean vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#437
Total SSA Count
726
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

Sean Rank #437
Ber Rank #35,726

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sean or Ber more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Sean and Ber mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Sean and Ber boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.

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