Ber vs Firmin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Ber Rank #35,726
Firmin Rank #35,598

Firmin is more popular, ranked #35598 vs #35726 for Ber.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ber ___

  • Ber Moshe
  • Ber Shlomo
  • Ber Avraham
  • Ber Isaac
  • Ber Nachman

Firmin ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ber

Yossel Rivka Leah Feige Moishe

If you choose Firmin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Firmin more popular?

Firmin is more popular, ranked #35598 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Firmin mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Ber and Firmin boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Firmin is primarily a boy name.

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