Bair

♂ Boy

Pronounced BAIR /ˈbɛr/Medium

Meaning: From the Buryat/Mongolian Bair (Bayar), 'joy; celebration' and, by extension, 'strength'; separately an English surname. A short, sturdy one-syllable name. Two routes, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A short, sturdy name: Bair is Buryat/Mongolian for 'joy; strength' (said 'BAIR'). Rare and rooted.

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Origin LowMongolian, English

MeaningFrom the Buryat/Mongolian Bair (Bayar), 'joy; celebration' and, by extension, 'strength'; separately an English surname. A short, sturdy one-syllable name. Two routes, which we note.

U.S. rank (2022)#12572 ↘ Falling

2022 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 27

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bair is a Buryat/Mongolian name, 'joy; celebration' and 'strength,' and separately an English surname. Its two roots sit side by side, which we note -- a short, sturdy name, rare in the U.S. (said 'BAIR').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, sturdy, and rooted.

Did you know? Bair comes from the Buryat/Mongolian for 'joy; celebration' (and, by extension, strength), and is also an English surname -- two routes at once, which we note (said 'BAIR').

Overall data confidence 36%

References -- Bair — Buryat/Mongolian 'joy; strength'; English surname; two routes

Variations

BayarBaireBahir

Nicknames

BaiBear

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bair mean?

Bair is Buryat/Mongolian for 'joy; celebration; strength,' and also an English surname. Two routes, which we note.

How do you pronounce Bair?

It's said BAIR /ˈbɛr/ -- one syllable.

Is Bair a boy or girl name?

Bair is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Bair?

Bair is an extremely rare, newly emerging name in the U.S.