Berish vs Theodore

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Berish Rank #6,478
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6478 for Berish.

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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Berish

Devorah Rivka Gittel Yankel Leibish

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berish or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Berish at #6478 in the United States.

What do Berish and Theodore mean?

Berish means "little bear, dear bear" (Yiddish origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Berish and Theodore boy or girl names?

Berish is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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