Jacob vs Isaac

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 #40 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"He will laugh; laughter"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jacob Rank #41

Isaac Rank #40

Isaac is more popular, ranked #40 vs #41 for Jacob.

Is Jacob or Isaac more popular?

Isaac is more popular, ranked #40 compared to Jacob at #41 in the United States.

What do Jacob and Isaac mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Isaac means "He will laugh; laughter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jacob and Isaac boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. Isaac is primarily a boy name.