Jacob vs Ao

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 #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

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Jacob Rank #41

Ao Rank #14,516

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #14516 for Ao.

Is Jacob or Ao more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Jacob and Ao mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Jacob and Ao boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.