Jacob vs Daniel

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 #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jacob Rank #41

Daniel Rank #16

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #41 for Jacob.

Is Jacob or Daniel more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Jacob at #41 in the United States.

What do Jacob and Daniel mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jacob and Daniel boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. Daniel is primarily a boy name.