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Bergan

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Pronounced BUR-gun /ˈbɜːr.ɡən/Medium

Meaning: From the surname Bergan, tied either to the Norwegian berg ('mountain') or to an Irish name for a 'hill dweller.' A crisp, modern surname-style name.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp surname name: Bergan is tied to 'mountain' or 'hill dweller' (said 'BUR-gun'). Modern and sturdy.
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Origin LowNorwegian, Irish
MeaningFrom the surname Bergan, tied either to the Norwegian berg ('mountain') or to an Irish name for a 'hill dweller.' A crisp, modern surname-style name.
U.S. rank (2020)#15490 ↗ Rising
2020 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 58

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719992020

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bergan is a surname tied to 'mountain' (Norwegian berg) or an Irish 'hill dweller.' As a given name it reads modern and sturdy — rare in the U.S. (said 'BUR-gun').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely as a given name. Rare, sturdy, and modern.

Did you know? Bergan is a Scandinavian and Irish surname — linked to the Norwegian berg ('mountain') or an Irish 'hill dweller' — a crisp, sturdy surname-style name (said 'BUR-gun').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Bergan — Scandinavian/Irish surname; 'mountain'/'hill dweller'

Variations

BergenTeaganRowan

Nicknames

BergGan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bergan mean?

Bergan is a Scandinavian/Irish surname, tied to 'mountain' (Norwegian berg) or an Irish 'hill dweller.'

How do you pronounce Bergan?

It's said BUR-gun /ˈbɜːr.ɡən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Bergan a boy or girl name?

Bergan is used here as a girl's name; it reads as a unisex surname.

How popular is Bergan?

Bergan is a rare name in the U.S.

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