Berger
Pronunciation: [ b-ERG-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #23,343
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Berger
Berger is a boy name .
Berger is currently ranked #23,343 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Berger include Ber, Berg, Bergy, Bergie, Bey, Beie, and Berkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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