Jacob vs Austin

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 #107 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"venerable"

Origin: Latin

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Jacob Rank #41

Austin Rank #107

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #107 for Austin.

Is Jacob or Austin more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Austin at #107 in the United States.

What do Jacob and Austin mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Austin means "venerable" (Latin origin).

Are Jacob and Austin boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. Austin is primarily a boy name.