Avraham vs Yaakov

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avraham

Boy #1,028 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"father of many nations"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Israeli Hebrew-speaking

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Boy #980 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"may God protect (alternative interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Israeli Ashkenazi

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Avraham Rank #1,028

Yaakov Rank #980

Yaakov is more popular, ranked #980 vs #1028 for Avraham.

Is Avraham or Yaakov more popular?

Yaakov is more popular, ranked #980 compared to Avraham at #1028 in the United States.

What do Avraham and Yaakov mean?

Avraham means "father of many nations" (Hebrew origin). Yaakov means "may God protect (alternative interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Avraham and Yaakov boy or girl names?

Avraham is primarily a boy name. Yaakov is primarily a boy name.