Jacob vs Adolf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jacob

Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

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Jacob Rank #41

Adolf Rank #26,599

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Is Jacob or Adolf more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Jacob and Adolf mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Jacob and Adolf boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.