Nick vs Berg

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

Cultural Roots

English American Greek Australian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,422
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

44 High Risk

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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

Nick Rank #1,422
Berg Rank #21,697

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #21697 for Berg.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Berg more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Berg at #21697 in the United States.

What do Nick and Berg mean?

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

Are Nick and Berg boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Berg is primarily a boy name.

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