Berg vs Yaakov

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

Yaakov

Boy #980 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"may God protect (alternative interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Ashkenazi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#980
Total SSA Count
230
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Berg Rank #21,697
Yaakov Rank #980

Yaakov is more popular, ranked #980 vs #21697 for Berg.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berg or Yaakov more popular?

Yaakov is more popular, ranked #980 compared to Berg at #21697 in the United States.

What do Berg and Yaakov mean?

Berg means "mountain, hill" (Germanic origin). Yaakov means "may God protect (alternative interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Berg and Yaakov boy or girl names?

Berg is primarily a boy name. Yaakov is primarily a boy name.

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