Jacob vs Berg

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jacob

Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #21,697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mountain, hill"

Origin: Germanic

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Jacob Rank #41

Berg Rank #21,697

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #21697 for Berg.

Is Jacob or Berg more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Berg at #21697 in the United States.

What do Jacob and Berg mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Berg means "mountain, hill" (Germanic origin).

Are Jacob and Berg boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. Berg is primarily a boy name.