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Fox vs Jakob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fox

Boy #1,113 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the fox, cunning animal"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,113
Total SSA Count
192
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Jakob

Boy #1,123 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,123
Total SSA Count
190
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Fox Rank #1,113
Jakob Rank #1,123

Fox is more popular, ranked #1113 vs #1123 for Jakob.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fox or Jakob more popular?

Fox is more popular, ranked #1113 compared to Jakob at #1123 in the United States.

What do Fox and Jakob mean?

Fox means "the fox, cunning animal" (Old English origin). Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Fox and Jakob boy or girl names?

Fox is primarily a boy name. Jakob is primarily a boy name.

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