Bear
Berel is a Yiddish diminutive of the name Ber, which translates directly to bear. It has long been used as a secular equivalent to the Hebrew name Dov, often given to boys in Ashkenazi Jewish communities.
About 13 boys were named Berel in 2025.
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US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
