Jacob vs Alex

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 #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Jacob Rank #41

Alex Rank #205

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Jacob or Alex more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Jacob and Alex mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Jacob and Alex boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.