Berg vs John

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

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Berg Rank #21,697
John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #21697 for Berg.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berg or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Berg at #21697 in the United States.

What do Berg and John mean?

Berg means "mountain, hill" (Germanic origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Berg and John boy or girl names?

Berg is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.

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