Birger vs Lu

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Birger Rank #37,901
Lu Rank #17,352

Lu is more popular, ranked #17352 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

Lu ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Birger

Gunnar Leif Sigrid Ingrid Astrid

If you choose Lu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Birger or Lu more popular?

Lu is more popular, ranked #17352 compared to Birger at #37901 in the United States.

What do Birger and Lu mean?

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

Are Birger and Lu boy or girl names?

Birger is primarily a boy name. Lu is primarily a girl name.

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