Berg vs Jan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Jan

Boy #2,213 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Latin Johannes)

Cultural Roots

Dutch Polish Czech Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,213
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Berg Rank #21,697
Jan Rank #2,213

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 vs #21697 for Berg.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berg or Jan more popular?

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 compared to Berg at #21697 in the United States.

What do Berg and Jan mean?

Berg means "mountain, hill" (Germanic origin). Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin).

Are Berg and Jan boy or girl names?

Berg is primarily a boy name. Jan is primarily a boy name.

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