Ber vs Marlyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlyn

Girl #6,350 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved lake; sea of bitterness + lake"

Origin: Hebrew/Welsh

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,350
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mar, Lynn, Marlie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Marlyn Rank #6,350

Marlyn is more popular, ranked #6350 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

Marlyn ___

  • Marlyn Rose
  • Marlyn Grace
  • Marlyn Jean
  • Marlyn Anne
  • Marlyn Claire
  • Marlyn Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ber

Yossel Rivka Leah Feige Moishe

If you choose Marlyn

Donna Linda Beverly Gary Roger

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Marlyn more popular?

Marlyn is more popular, ranked #6350 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Marlyn mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Marlyn means "beloved lake; sea of bitterness + lake" (Hebrew/Welsh origin).

Are Ber and Marlyn boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Marlyn is primarily a girl name.

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