Berg vs Irving

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

Irving

Boy #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Jewish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,618
Total SSA Count
105
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Berg Rank #21,697
Irving Rank #1,618

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #21697 for Berg.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berg or Irving more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Berg at #21697 in the United States.

What do Berg and Irving mean?

Berg means "mountain, hill" (Germanic origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Berg and Irving boy or girl names?

Berg is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.

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