Berg vs Nikolay

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

Nikolay

Boy #5,223 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Bulgarian Ukrainian Serbian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,223
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Berg Rank #21,697
Nikolay Rank #5,223

Nikolay is more popular, ranked #5223 vs #21697 for Berg.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berg or Nikolay more popular?

Nikolay is more popular, ranked #5223 compared to Berg at #21697 in the United States.

What do Berg and Nikolay mean?

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

Are Berg and Nikolay boy or girl names?

Berg is primarily a boy name. Nikolay is primarily a boy name.

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