Jacob vs Benjamin

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 #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jacob Rank #41

Benjamin Rank #11

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #41 for Jacob.

Is Jacob or Benjamin more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Jacob at #41 in the United States.

What do Jacob and Benjamin mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jacob and Benjamin boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. Benjamin is primarily a boy name.