Ethan vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ethan

Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ethan Rank #19

Jacob Rank #41

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #41 for Jacob.

Is Ethan or Jacob more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Jacob at #41 in the United States.

What do Ethan and Jacob mean?

Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ethan and Jacob boy or girl names?

Ethan is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.