The baby name Bergh is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /bɛrg/ or /bɜːrg/ (BERG).
Bergh is Germanic in Origin.
The baby name Bergh is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /bɛrg/ or /bɜːrg/ (BERG).
Bergh is Germanic in Origin.
Bergh is a Germanic toponymic name meaning “mountain” or “hill,” deriving from Proto-Germanic bergaz and an Indo-European root conveying “high” or “elevated.” Documented in medieval records across Dutch, German, and Scandinavian regions, it identified someone living near a slope or coming from a place ending in -berg. As a given name, Bergh is rare and modern, often chosen for its rugged, nature-forward tone and associations with steadfastness and strength; contemporary usage tends to be unisex.
The h-bearing spelling is especially linked to Dutch and Afrikaans surnames (for example, van den Bergh), while the simplified Berg predominates in German and Nordic contexts. Related forms and variants include Berg, Berge (a surname in Norway and Germany), and place-based compounds such as Von Berg or Van der/aan de Bergh. Nicknames are uncommon, though Berg works naturally as a short form.
Bergh is a rare find. Our records hold just 13 recorded uses, spread over 6 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #779 | 7 | 12,213 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Bergh is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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