Bear
Bear: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Bear
- A male given name.
Etymology
As an English surname, related to bear * As a German surname, spelling variant of Baer and Bahr
How popular is Bear?
Since 1880, 3,356 boys in the U.S. have been named Bear. Its highest rank for boys was #760 in 2022. In 2025 it ranked #853 for boys, with 286 babies given the name.
Names similar to Bear
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Bear
Names that peaked around the same time as Bear and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Bear FAQ
What does the name Bear mean?
A male given name. As an English surname, related to bear * As a German surname, spelling variant of Baer and Bahr
How popular is the name Bear?
Since 1880, 3,356 boys in the U.S. have been named Bear. Its highest rank for boys was #760 in 2022. In 2025 it ranked #853 for boys, with 286 babies given the name.
Is Bear a boy or girl name?
Bear is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 3,356 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.