Abraham vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abraham

Boy #204 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"father of many nations"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Abraham Rank #204

Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #204 for Abraham.

Is Abraham or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Abraham at #204 in the United States.

What do Abraham and Jacob mean?

Abraham means "father of many nations" (Hebrew origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abraham and Jacob boy or girl names?

Abraham is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.