Jacob vs Andrew

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 #68 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

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Jacob Rank #41

Andrew Rank #68

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #68 for Andrew.

Is Jacob or Andrew more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Andrew at #68 in the United States.

What do Jacob and Andrew mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Andrew means "manly, brave" (Greek origin).

Are Jacob and Andrew boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. Andrew is primarily a boy name.