Erik vs Berg

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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

Popularity Comparison

Erik Rank #477
Berg Rank #21,697

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erik or Berg more popular?

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

What do Erik and Berg mean?

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

Are Erik and Berg boy or girl names?

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

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