Jacob vs Greyson

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 #127 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the grey-haired one"

Origin: English

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Jacob Rank #41

Greyson Rank #127

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #127 for Greyson.

Is Jacob or Greyson more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Greyson at #127 in the United States.

What do Jacob and Greyson mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Greyson means "son of the grey-haired one" (English origin).

Are Jacob and Greyson boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. Greyson is primarily a boy name.