Jacob vs Dylan

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 #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

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Jacob Rank #41

Dylan Rank #28

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #41 for Jacob.

Is Jacob or Dylan more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Jacob at #41 in the United States.

What do Jacob and Dylan mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin).

Are Jacob and Dylan boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. Dylan is primarily a boy name.