Bergen vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bergen

Girl #5,606 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"meadow among the mountains"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Norwegian Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,606
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Benny, Berg

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bergen Rank #5,606
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5606 for Bergen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bergen ___

  • Bergen Rose
  • Bergen Marie
  • Bergen Skye
  • Bergen Elise
  • Bergen Anne

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bergen

Astrid Leif Ingrid Bjorn Signe

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bergen or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Bergen at #5606 in the United States.

What do Bergen and James mean?

Bergen means "meadow among the mountains" (Old Norse origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bergen and James boy or girl names?

Bergen is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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