Dash vs Jakob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dash

Boy #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

American English

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Boy #1,123 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

German Scandinavian Eastern European American

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Dash Rank #969

Jakob Rank #1,123

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 vs #1123 for Jakob.

Is Dash or Jakob more popular?

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 compared to Jakob at #1123 in the United States.

What do Dash and Jakob mean?

Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin). Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dash and Jakob boy or girl names?

Dash is primarily a boy name. Jakob is primarily a boy name.