One source has stated it was named after Jack Bergeron who operated Contact Airways in the 1960s and 70s. However, it is likely named by F.V. Seibert, DLS, while he and his crew surveyed the 27th Baseline in 1914. The baseline crosses the creek. The map compiled from the survey shows the name Bergeron Creek. The name Bergeron has its roots in the work of shepherds, who in French are called bergers.

Flows south-west into Birch River 155 km north-west of Fort McMurray.