Akira vs Jaycob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Akira

Boy #2,515 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, luminous"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American International

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Boy #2,408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

American English

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Akira Rank #2,515

Jaycob Rank #2,408

Jaycob is more popular, ranked #2408 vs #2515 for Akira.

Is Akira or Jaycob more popular?

Jaycob is more popular, ranked #2408 compared to Akira at #2515 in the United States.

What do Akira and Jaycob mean?

Akira means "bright, clear, luminous" (Japanese origin). Jaycob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Akira and Jaycob boy or girl names?

Akira is primarily a boy name. Jaycob is primarily a boy name.