Jacob vs Harrison

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 #121 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Harry (Henry)"

Origin: English

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Jacob Rank #41

Harrison Rank #121

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #121 for Harrison.

Is Jacob or Harrison more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Harrison at #121 in the United States.

What do Jacob and Harrison mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Harrison means "son of Harry (Henry)" (English origin).

Are Jacob and Harrison boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. Harrison is primarily a boy name.