Emil vs Yakov

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 #1,227 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who supplants, heel-grabber"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Russian Eastern European Israeli

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Emil Rank #1,253

Yakov Rank #1,227

Yakov is more popular, ranked #1227 vs #1253 for Emil.

Is Emil or Yakov more popular?

Yakov is more popular, ranked #1227 compared to Emil at #1253 in the United States.

What do Emil and Yakov mean?

Emil means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin). Yakov means "one who supplants, heel-grabber" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emil and Yakov boy or girl names?

Emil is primarily a boy name. Yakov is primarily a boy name.