Berg vs Shem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Berg

Boy #21,697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mountain, hill"

Origin: Germanic

German Scandinavian Dutch Jewish

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Boy #6,712 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"reputation, legacy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Jewish Biblical

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Berg Rank #21,697

Shem Rank #6,712

Shem is more popular, ranked #6712 vs #21697 for Berg.

Is Berg or Shem more popular?

Shem is more popular, ranked #6712 compared to Berg at #21697 in the United States.

What do Berg and Shem mean?

Berg means "mountain, hill" (Germanic origin). Shem means "reputation, legacy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Berg and Shem boy or girl names?

Berg is primarily a boy name. Shem is primarily a boy name.