Ash vs Jakob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ash

Boy #1,152 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ash tree"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,123 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ash Rank #1,152

Jakob Rank #1,123

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 vs #1152 for Ash.

Is Ash or Jakob more popular?

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 compared to Ash at #1152 in the United States.

What do Ash and Jakob mean?

Ash means "ash tree" (Old English origin). Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ash and Jakob boy or girl names?

Ash is primarily a boy name. Jakob is primarily a boy name.