Popularity: 1603
Origin: German
Meaning: strong and brave bear
Bear is a baby boy name of German origin meaning “strong and brave bear”. The name is associated with large furry creatures found in forests and mountains in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. But this name has come a long way from distant waters as a powerful symbol in Native American cultures for strength, courage, and wisdom. Whether you want a name more unique than Teddy or you want baby to be as big a presence as they can be, Bear is the way to go.