Birger vs Willson

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
Willson Rank #38,078

Birger is more popular, ranked #37901 vs #38078 for Willson.

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

Willson ___

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 Willson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Birger or Willson more popular?

Birger is more popular, ranked #37901 compared to Willson at #38078 in the United States.

What do Birger and Willson mean?

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

Are Birger and Willson boy or girl names?

Birger is primarily a boy name. Willson is primarily a boy name.

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