Berg vs Erik

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

Erik

Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German American Dutch Finnish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#477
Total SSA Count
644
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Berg Rank #21,697
Erik Rank #477

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #21697 for Berg.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berg or Erik more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Berg at #21697 in the United States.

What do Berg and Erik mean?

Berg means "mountain, hill" (Germanic origin). Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Berg and Erik boy or girl names?

Berg is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.

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