Archer vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Archer

Boy #115 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who shoots with a bow and arrow"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Archer Rank #115

Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #115 for Archer.

Is Archer or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Archer at #115 in the United States.

What do Archer and Jacob mean?

Archer means "one who shoots with a bow and arrow" (Old English origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Archer and Jacob boy or girl names?

Archer is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.