Bergen - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Bergen \b(e)-

, also used as girl's name Bergen, is of Scandinavian and Old German origin, and its meaning is "lives on the hill; mountain". Bergen is a major port city in Norway.

Bergen has 2 variant forms: Bergin and Birgin.

Baby names that sound like Bergen are Brogan, Parken, Perkin and Perkyn.

Bergen is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#5319 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy name Bergen. Compare Bergen with its variant forms and related boy names.