Berish vs Zeb

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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Zeb

Boy #6,635 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God has bestowed, gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Zebediah

Cultural Roots

American English Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,635
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Berish Rank #6,478
Zeb Rank #6,635

Berish is more popular, ranked #6478 vs #6635 for Zeb.

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

Zeb ___

  • Zeb James
  • Zeb Cole
  • Zeb River
  • Zeb August
  • Zeb Owen
  • Zeb Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Berish

Devorah Rivka Gittel Yankel Leibish

If you choose Zeb

Eli Jeb Abel Caleb Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berish or Zeb more popular?

Berish is more popular, ranked #6478 compared to Zeb at #6635 in the United States.

What do Berish and Zeb mean?

Berish means "little bear, dear bear" (Yiddish origin). Zeb means "God has bestowed, gift of God" (Hebrew Zebediah origin).

Are Berish and Zeb boy or girl names?

Berish is primarily a boy name. Zeb is primarily a boy name.

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