Elliot vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliot

Boy #150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is the Lord, from Elijah"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#150
Total SSA Count
2,370
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Jacob

Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish German Dutch Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#41
Total SSA Count
6,496
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Elliot Rank #150
Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #150 for Elliot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elliot or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Elliot at #150 in the United States.

What do Elliot and Jacob mean?

Elliot means "my God is the Lord, from Elijah" (Hebrew via English origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elliot and Jacob boy or girl names?

Elliot is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.

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