Jacob vs Gabe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jacob

Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Jewish German Dutch Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Boy #4,653 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is my strength"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Christian

12 High Risk

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Jacob Rank #41

Gabe Rank #4,653

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #4653 for Gabe.

Is Jacob or Gabe more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Gabe at #4653 in the United States.

What do Jacob and Gabe mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Gabe means "God is my strength" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jacob and Gabe boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. Gabe is primarily a boy name.