Hashem vs Yaqub

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hashem

Boy #3,040 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who crushes bread, bread-breaker (symbol of generosity)"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Middle Eastern Jordanian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,040
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Yaqub

Boy #2,949 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, he who grasps the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Islamic South Asian Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,949
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hashem Rank #3,040
Yaqub Rank #2,949

Yaqub is more popular, ranked #2949 vs #3040 for Hashem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hashem or Yaqub more popular?

Yaqub is more popular, ranked #2949 compared to Hashem at #3040 in the United States.

What do Hashem and Yaqub mean?

Hashem means "one who crushes bread, bread-breaker (symbol of generosity)" (Arabic origin). Yaqub means "supplanter, he who grasps the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hashem and Yaqub boy or girl names?

Hashem is primarily a boy name. Yaqub is primarily a boy name.

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