Berg vs Carlson

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

Carlson

Boy #6,359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Carl, free man"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian Danish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,359
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Berg Rank #21,697
Carlson Rank #6,359

Carlson is more popular, ranked #6359 vs #21697 for Berg.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berg or Carlson more popular?

Carlson is more popular, ranked #6359 compared to Berg at #21697 in the United States.

What do Berg and Carlson mean?

Berg means "mountain, hill" (Germanic origin). Carlson means "son of Carl, free man" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Berg and Carlson boy or girl names?

Berg is primarily a boy name. Carlson is primarily a boy name.

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