Berg vs Malcom

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

Malcom

Boy #1,750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"devotee of Saint Columba"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,750
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Berg Rank #21,697
Malcom Rank #1,750

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #21697 for Berg.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berg or Malcom more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Berg at #21697 in the United States.

What do Berg and Malcom mean?

Berg means "mountain, hill" (Germanic origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Berg and Malcom boy or girl names?

Berg is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.

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