Jan vs Berg

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jan

Boy #2,213 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Latin Johannes)

Cultural Roots

Dutch Polish Czech Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,213
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Jan Rank #2,213
Berg Rank #21,697

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 vs #21697 for Berg.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jan or Berg more popular?

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 compared to Berg at #21697 in the United States.

What do Jan and Berg mean?

Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin). Berg means "mountain, hill" (Germanic origin).

Are Jan and Berg boy or girl names?

Jan is primarily a boy name. Berg is primarily a boy name.

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