Jacob vs Barley

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 #24,885 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"barley grain, of the barley field"

Origin: Old English baerlic

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Jacob Rank #41

Barley Rank #24,885

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #24885 for Barley.

Is Jacob or Barley more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Barley at #24885 in the United States.

What do Jacob and Barley mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Barley means "barley grain, of the barley field" (Old English baerlic origin).

Are Jacob and Barley boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. Barley is primarily a boy name.