Jacob vs Jackson

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 #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Jacob Rank #41

Jackson Rank #35

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #41 for Jacob.

Is Jacob or Jackson more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Jacob at #41 in the United States.

What do Jacob and Jackson mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin).

Are Jacob and Jackson boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. Jackson is primarily a boy name.