Berl vs Conrad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Berl

Boy #5,296 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

Cultural Roots

Ashkenazi Jewish Yiddish Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,296
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Conrad

Boy #470 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bold counsel"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

German English Polish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#470
Total SSA Count
654
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Con, Connie, Cord

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Popularity Comparison

Berl Rank #5,296
Conrad Rank #470

Conrad is more popular, ranked #470 vs #5296 for Berl.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Berl ___

  • Berl Aaron
  • Berl David
  • Berl Isaac
  • Berl Nathan
  • Berl Samuel
  • Berl Ezra

Conrad ___

  • Conrad James
  • Conrad William
  • Conrad Edward
  • Conrad Thomas
  • Conrad Alexander
  • Conrad Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Berl

Shloyme Mendel Rivka Gittel Faivel

If you choose Conrad

Oliver Edmund Benedict Cecilia Harriet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berl or Conrad more popular?

Conrad is more popular, ranked #470 compared to Berl at #5296 in the United States.

What do Berl and Conrad mean?

Berl means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Conrad means "bold counsel" (Old High German origin).

Are Berl and Conrad boy or girl names?

Berl is primarily a boy name. Conrad is primarily a boy name.

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