Berl vs Emma

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Berl Rank #5,296
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 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

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Berl

Shloyme Mendel Rivka Gittel Faivel

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berl or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Berl at #5296 in the United States.

What do Berl and Emma mean?

Berl means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Berl and Emma boy or girl names?

Berl is primarily a boy name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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