Jackson vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jackson

Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jackson Rank #35

Jacob Rank #41

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #41 for Jacob.

Is Jackson or Jacob more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Jacob at #41 in the United States.

What do Jackson and Jacob mean?

Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jackson and Jacob boy or girl names?

Jackson is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.