Wilber vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilber

Boy #4,254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute, brilliant"

Origin: Germanic

English American

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Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European

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Wilber Rank #4,254

Ber Rank #35,726

Wilber is more popular, ranked #4254 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Wilber or Ber more popular?

Wilber is more popular, ranked #4254 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Wilber and Ber mean?

Wilber means "resolute, brilliant" (Germanic origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Wilber and Ber boy or girl names?

Wilber is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.