Berl vs Theodore

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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Popularity Comparison

Berl Rank #5,296
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Berl

Shloyme Mendel Rivka Gittel Faivel

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berl or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Berl at #5296 in the United States.

What do Berl and Theodore mean?

Berl means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Berl and Theodore boy or girl names?

Berl is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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