Barak vs Berg

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barak

Boy #5,297 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lightning bolt, flash of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Israeli African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,297
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Berg

Boy #21,697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"mountain, hill"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Dutch Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21,697
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Barak Rank #5,297
Berg Rank #21,697

Barak is more popular, ranked #5297 vs #21697 for Berg.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barak or Berg more popular?

Barak is more popular, ranked #5297 compared to Berg at #21697 in the United States.

What do Barak and Berg mean?

Barak means "lightning bolt, flash of light" (Hebrew origin). Berg means "mountain, hill" (Germanic origin).

Are Barak and Berg boy or girl names?

Barak is primarily a boy name. Berg is primarily a boy name.

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