Berg vs Shawn

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

Shawn

Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#639
Total SSA Count
438
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Berg Rank #21,697
Shawn Rank #639

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #21697 for Berg.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berg or Shawn more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Berg at #21697 in the United States.

What do Berg and Shawn mean?

Berg means "mountain, hill" (Germanic origin). Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin).

Are Berg and Shawn boy or girl names?

Berg is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.

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