Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: Bear, Courageous
Pronunciation: B EH R
Popularity Rank: #18,015
Derived from the Old English word 'bera' meaning bear. It is often used as a nature-inspired name symbolizing strength, courage, and protection.
The name Bear is of English origin and means Bear, Courageous. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Bear is commonly found in United States of America, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and 68 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: B EH R
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
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At NamesLook, the name Bear is recorded 2,372 times globally, ranking it as the 18,015th most common name worldwide.
Bear is most prevalent in United States of America, with 715 occurrences, making it the 3,815th most popular name in the country.
In Hong Kong, the name Bear is found among 1 in every 1147 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #3,815 | 1 : 2,530 |
| Hong Kong | #832 | 1 : 1,147 |
| Malaysia | #4,628 | 1 : 7,715 |
| United Kingdom | #5,073 | 1 : 4,250 |
| Singapore | #2,756 | 1 : 4,788 |
| Taiwan | #638 | 1 : 2,239 |
| Italy | #16,026 | 1 : 20,746 |
| Macao | #1,069 | 1 : 1,936 |
| South Africa | #19,497 | 1 : 49,891 |
| France | #17,933 | 1 : 28,347 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Bear from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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