Berish vs Sumner

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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Sumner

Boy #6,673 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"summoner, one who calls forth"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,673
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sum, Sonny

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Berish Rank #6,478
Sumner Rank #6,673

Berish is more popular, ranked #6478 vs #6673 for Sumner.

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

Sumner ___

  • Sumner James
  • Sumner Cole
  • Sumner Lee
  • Sumner Blake
  • Sumner Reid
  • Sumner Hayes

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Berish

Devorah Rivka Gittel Yankel Leibish

If you choose Sumner

Fletcher Holden Brooks Sloane Hadley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berish or Sumner more popular?

Berish is more popular, ranked #6478 compared to Sumner at #6673 in the United States.

What do Berish and Sumner mean?

Berish means "little bear, dear bear" (Yiddish origin). Sumner means "summoner, one who calls forth" (Old French origin).

Are Berish and Sumner boy or girl names?

Berish is primarily a boy name. Sumner is primarily a boy name.

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