Ferry vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferry

Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

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Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ferry Rank #32,658

Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Is Ferry or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Ferry and Jacob mean?

Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ferry and Jacob boy or girl names?

Ferry is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.