Bergen vs Thorne

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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Thorne

Boy #9,974 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"thorn, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English British American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,974
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Thor

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Bergen Rank #5,606
Thorne Rank #9,974

Bergen is more popular, ranked #5606 vs #9974 for Thorne.

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

Thorne ___

  • Thorne James
  • Thorne Oliver
  • Thorne Reid
  • Thorne Alexander
  • Thorne Hayes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bergen or Thorne more popular?

Bergen is more popular, ranked #5606 compared to Thorne at #9974 in the United States.

What do Bergen and Thorne mean?

Bergen means "meadow among the mountains" (Old Norse origin). Thorne means "thorn, prickly plant" (Old English origin).

Are Bergen and Thorne boy or girl names?

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

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