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Eitan vs Yakov

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eitan

Boy #1,122 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"permanent, steadfast"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,122
Total SSA Count
190
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Yakov

Boy #1,227 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who supplants, heel-grabber"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Russian Eastern European Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,227
Total SSA Count
164
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Eitan Rank #1,122
Yakov Rank #1,227

Eitan is more popular, ranked #1122 vs #1227 for Yakov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eitan or Yakov more popular?

Eitan is more popular, ranked #1122 compared to Yakov at #1227 in the United States.

What do Eitan and Yakov mean?

Eitan means "permanent, steadfast" (Hebrew origin). Yakov means "one who supplants, heel-grabber" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eitan and Yakov boy or girl names?

Eitan is primarily a boy name. Yakov is primarily a boy name.

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