Barley vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barley

Boy #24,885 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"barley grain, of the barley field"

Origin: Old English baerlic

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Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Barley Rank #24,885

Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #24885 for Barley.

Is Barley or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Barley at #24885 in the United States.

What do Barley and Jacob mean?

Barley means "barley grain, of the barley field" (Old English baerlic origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Barley and Jacob boy or girl names?

Barley is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.