Jacob vs George

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 #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

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Jacob Rank #41

George Rank #123

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #123 for George.

Is Jacob or George more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to George at #123 in the United States.

What do Jacob and George mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin).

Are Jacob and George boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. George is primarily a boy name.