Mountain or dweller on a hill
Bergan is a surname-derived name with roots in Germanic and Scandinavian languages, typically referring to someone who lived on or near a mountain. It is a variant of the more common Bergen, the name of a prominent coastal city in Norway. In a modern context, it serves as a rare, gender-neutral choice with a sturdy, natural appeal.
Less common today
Bergan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #13,500 in 2007.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
