Jacob vs Adrian

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 #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

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Jacob Rank #41

Adrian Rank #72

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #72 for Adrian.

Is Jacob or Adrian more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Adrian at #72 in the United States.

What do Jacob and Adrian mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin).

Are Jacob and Adrian boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. Adrian is primarily a boy name.