Peter vs Berg

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peter

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#192
Total SSA Count
1,889
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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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

Peter Rank #192
Berg Rank #21,697

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #21697 for Berg.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peter or Berg more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Berg at #21697 in the United States.

What do Peter and Berg mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Berg means "mountain, hill" (Germanic origin).

Are Peter and Berg boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Berg is primarily a boy name.

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