Dylan vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dylan

Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

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Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Dylan Rank #28

Jacob Rank #41

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #41 for Jacob.

Is Dylan or Jacob more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Jacob at #41 in the United States.

What do Dylan and Jacob mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dylan and Jacob boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.