Emil vs Jakob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emil

Boy #1,253 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rival, eager to excel"

Origin: Latin

German Scandinavian Eastern European Romanian

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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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Emil Rank #1,253

Jakob Rank #1,123

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 vs #1253 for Emil.

Is Emil or Jakob more popular?

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 compared to Emil at #1253 in the United States.

What do Emil and Jakob mean?

Emil means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin). Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emil and Jakob boy or girl names?

Emil is primarily a boy name. Jakob is primarily a boy name.