Ken vs Berg

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,299
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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

Ken Rank #3,299
Berg Rank #21,697

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #21697 for Berg.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ken or Berg more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Berg at #21697 in the United States.

What do Ken and Berg mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Berg means "mountain, hill" (Germanic origin).

Are Ken and Berg boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Berg is primarily a boy name.

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