Berg vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Berg

Boy #21,697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"mountain, hill"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Dutch Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21,697
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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

Berg Rank #21,697
Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #21697 for Berg.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berg or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Berg at #21697 in the United States.

What do Berg and Clay mean?

Berg means "mountain, hill" (Germanic origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Berg and Clay boy or girl names?

Berg is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.

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