Berl vs Nyko

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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Nyko

Boy #5,418 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

Cultural Roots

Greek Eastern European Modern Western

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,418
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ny

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Berl Rank #5,296
Nyko Rank #5,418

Berl is more popular, ranked #5296 vs #5418 for Nyko.

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

Nyko ___

  • Nyko James
  • Nyko Alexander
  • Nyko Ray
  • Nyko Cole
  • Nyko Finn
  • Nyko Grey

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Berl

Shloyme Mendel Rivka Gittel Faivel

If you choose Nyko

Zara Milo Remy Aria Kali

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berl or Nyko more popular?

Berl is more popular, ranked #5296 compared to Nyko at #5418 in the United States.

What do Berl and Nyko mean?

Berl means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Nyko means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Berl and Nyko boy or girl names?

Berl is primarily a boy name. Nyko is primarily a boy name.

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