Clay vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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

Popularity Comparison

Clay Rank #544
Ber Rank #35,726

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Ber more popular?

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

What do Clay and Ber mean?

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

Are Clay and Ber boy or girl names?

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

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