Berg vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Berg Rank #21,697
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #21697 for Berg.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Berg ___

  • Berg Erik
  • Berg Lars
  • Berg Hans
  • Berg Stefan
  • Berg Wilhelm
  • Berg Otto

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Berg

Tor Dag Sigrid Astrid Gunnar

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berg or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Berg at #21697 in the United States.

What do Berg and James mean?

Berg means "mountain, hill" (Germanic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Berg and James boy or girl names?

Berg is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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