Berish vs Leibish

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Berish

Boy #6,478 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little bear, dear bear"

Origin: Yiddish

Cultural Roots

Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,478
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Beri, Berry, Berishke

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Leibish

Boy #6,628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Old German via Yiddish

Cultural Roots

Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European Jewish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,628
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Leib, Leibi

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Popularity Comparison

Berish Rank #6,478
Leibish Rank #6,628

Berish is more popular, ranked #6478 vs #6628 for Leibish.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Berish ___

  • Berish Moshe
  • Berish Yosef
  • Berish Dovid
  • Berish Chaim
  • Berish Mendel
  • Berish Aryeh

Leibish ___

  • Leibish Moshe
  • Leibish Aryeh
  • Leibish Dovid
  • Leibish Shmuel
  • Leibish Yosef
  • Leibish Tzvi

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Berish

Devorah Rivka Gittel Yankel Leibish

If you choose Leibish

Rivka Chaya Devorah Mendel Shloimy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berish or Leibish more popular?

Berish is more popular, ranked #6478 compared to Leibish at #6628 in the United States.

What do Berish and Leibish mean?

Berish means "little bear, dear bear" (Yiddish origin). Leibish means "lion" (Old German via Yiddish origin).

Are Berish and Leibish boy or girl names?

Berish is primarily a boy name. Leibish is primarily a boy name.

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