Yakov vs Berg

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yakov

Boy #1,227 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who supplants, heel-grabber"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Russian Eastern European Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,227
Total SSA Count
164
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

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

Yakov Rank #1,227
Berg Rank #21,697

Yakov is more popular, ranked #1227 vs #21697 for Berg.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yakov or Berg more popular?

Yakov is more popular, ranked #1227 compared to Berg at #21697 in the United States.

What do Yakov and Berg mean?

Yakov means "one who supplants, heel-grabber" (Hebrew origin). Berg means "mountain, hill" (Germanic origin).

Are Yakov and Berg boy or girl names?

Yakov is primarily a boy name. Berg is primarily a boy name.

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