Berg vs Nikolai

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

Nikolai

Boy #590 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek (Nikolaos)

Cultural Roots

Russian Eastern European Scandinavian Bulgarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#590
Total SSA Count
484
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Berg Rank #21,697
Nikolai Rank #590

Nikolai is more popular, ranked #590 vs #21697 for Berg.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berg or Nikolai more popular?

Nikolai is more popular, ranked #590 compared to Berg at #21697 in the United States.

What do Berg and Nikolai mean?

Berg means "mountain, hill" (Germanic origin). Nikolai means "victory of the people" (Greek (Nikolaos) origin).

Are Berg and Nikolai boy or girl names?

Berg is primarily a boy name. Nikolai is primarily a boy name.

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