Zion vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zion

Boy #151 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"highest point, citadel of Jerusalem"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Rastafarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#151
Total SSA Count
2,359
Syllables
2
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

Zion Rank #151
Ber Rank #35,726

Zion is more popular, ranked #151 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zion or Ber more popular?

Zion is more popular, ranked #151 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Zion and Ber mean?

Zion means "highest point, citadel of Jerusalem" (Hebrew origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Zion and Ber boy or girl names?

Zion is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.

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