Berg vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Berg

Boy #21,697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mountain, hill"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Berg Rank #21,697

Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #21697 for Berg.

Is Berg or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Berg at #21697 in the United States.

What do Berg and Jacob mean?

Berg means "mountain, hill" (Germanic origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Berg and Jacob boy or girl names?

Berg is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.