Jacob vs Hunter

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 #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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Jacob Rank #41

Hunter Rank #128

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #128 for Hunter.

Is Jacob or Hunter more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Hunter at #128 in the United States.

What do Jacob and Hunter mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Jacob and Hunter boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. Hunter is primarily a boy name.