Mayer vs Berg

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mayer

Boy #1,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"overseer, tenant farmer"

Origin: German (Middle High German)

Cultural Roots

Jewish German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,834
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

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

Mayer Rank #1,834
Berg Rank #21,697

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 vs #21697 for Berg.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mayer or Berg more popular?

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 compared to Berg at #21697 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Berg mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Berg means "mountain, hill" (Germanic origin).

Are Mayer and Berg boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Berg is primarily a boy name.

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