Berg vs Barry

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

Barry

Boy #1,421 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fair-haired, blonde head"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,421
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Berg Rank #21,697
Barry Rank #1,421

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #21697 for Berg.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berg or Barry more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Berg at #21697 in the United States.

What do Berg and Barry mean?

Berg means "mountain, hill" (Germanic origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are Berg and Barry boy or girl names?

Berg is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.

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