Ber vs Mirl

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
Mirl Rank #35,792

Ber is more popular, ranked #35726 vs #35792 for Mirl.

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

Mirl ___

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 Mirl

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Mirl more popular?

Ber is more popular, ranked #35726 compared to Mirl at #35792 in the United States.

What do Ber and Mirl mean?

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

Are Ber and Mirl boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Mirl is primarily a boy name.

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