Berg vs Payson

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

Payson

Boy #2,637 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)"

Origin: Old English/Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,637
Total SSA Count
50
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Berg Rank #21,697
Payson Rank #2,637

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #21697 for Berg.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berg or Payson more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Berg at #21697 in the United States.

What do Berg and Payson mean?

Berg means "mountain, hill" (Germanic origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Berg and Payson boy or girl names?

Berg is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.

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