Skanda vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Skanda

Boy #5,556 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"leaper, attacker, one who attacks"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Hindu Indian Sri Lankan Tamil South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,556
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

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

Skanda Rank #5,556
Ber Rank #35,726

Skanda is more popular, ranked #5556 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Skanda or Ber more popular?

Skanda is more popular, ranked #5556 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Skanda and Ber mean?

Skanda means "leaper, attacker, one who attacks" (Sanskrit origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Skanda and Ber boy or girl names?

Skanda is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.

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