Shay vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shay

Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

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Shay Rank #1,707

Ber Rank #35,726

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Shay or Ber more popular?

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Shay and Ber mean?

Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Shay and Ber boy or girl names?

Shay is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.