Ber vs Clay

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

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#544
Total SSA Count
545
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Clay mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Ber and Clay boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.

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