Birger vs Ghulam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Birger

Boy #37,901 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to help, to save, to rescue"

Origin: Old Norse bjarga

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian Danish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#37,901
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Birge, Birk

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Popularity Comparison

Birger Rank #37,901
Ghulam Rank #37,750

Ghulam is more popular, ranked #37750 vs #37901 for Birger.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Birger ___

  • Birger Olaf
  • Birger Erik
  • Birger Lars
  • Birger Sten
  • Birger Axel
  • Birger Henrik

Ghulam ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Birger or Ghulam more popular?

Ghulam is more popular, ranked #37750 compared to Birger at #37901 in the United States.

What do Birger and Ghulam mean?

Birger means "to help, to save, to rescue" (Old Norse bjarga origin).

Are Birger and Ghulam boy or girl names?

Birger is primarily a boy name. Ghulam is primarily a boy name.

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