Ber vs Shakar

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

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Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Shakar Rank #35,796

Ber is more popular, ranked #35726 vs #35796 for Shakar.

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

Shakar ___

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 Shakar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Shakar more popular?

Ber is more popular, ranked #35726 compared to Shakar at #35796 in the United States.

What do Ber and Shakar mean?

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

Are Ber and Shakar boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Shakar is primarily a boy name.

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