Berl vs Matei

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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Matei

Boy #5,302 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Romanian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,302
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mati, Matt

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Popularity Comparison

Berl Rank #5,296
Matei Rank #5,302

Berl is more popular, ranked #5296 vs #5302 for Matei.

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

Matei ___

  • Matei Alexandru
  • Matei Andrei
  • Matei Ioan
  • Matei Mihai
  • Matei Radu
  • Matei Stefan

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Matei

Ana Andrei Elena Radu Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berl or Matei more popular?

Berl is more popular, ranked #5296 compared to Matei at #5302 in the United States.

What do Berl and Matei mean?

Berl means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Matei means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Berl and Matei boy or girl names?

Berl is primarily a boy name. Matei is primarily a boy name.

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