Berg vs Hershel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Berg

Boy #21,697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mountain, hill"

Origin: Germanic

German Scandinavian Dutch Jewish

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Boy #2,764 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deer, little deer"

Origin: Yiddish (from German Hirsch)

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish American

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Berg Rank #21,697

Hershel Rank #2,764

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #21697 for Berg.

Is Berg or Hershel more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Berg at #21697 in the United States.

What do Berg and Hershel mean?

Berg means "mountain, hill" (Germanic origin). Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin).

Are Berg and Hershel boy or girl names?

Berg is primarily a boy name. Hershel is primarily a boy name.