Gavin vs Berg

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#254
Total SSA Count
1,380
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

Gavin Rank #254
Berg Rank #21,697

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #21697 for Berg.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gavin or Berg more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Berg at #21697 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Berg mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Berg means "mountain, hill" (Germanic origin).

Are Gavin and Berg boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Berg is primarily a boy name.

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