Ber vs Bray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ber

Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#35,726
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Bray

Boy #2,828 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, marshland"

Origin: Old French/English

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,828
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Bray Rank #2,828

Bray is more popular, ranked #2828 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Bray more popular?

Bray is more popular, ranked #2828 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Bray mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Bray means "hill, marshland" (Old French/English origin).

Are Ber and Bray boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Bray is primarily a boy name.

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