Gary vs Berg

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gary

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Boy #21,697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mountain, hill"

Origin: Germanic

German Scandinavian Dutch Jewish

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Berg Rank #21,697

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #21697 for Berg.

Is Gary or Berg more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Berg at #21697 in the United States.

What do Gary and Berg mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Berg means "mountain, hill" (Germanic origin).

Are Gary and Berg boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Berg is primarily a boy name.