Jacob vs Jakye

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 #5,664 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious (via Jack/John variant)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jacob Rank #41

Jakye Rank #5,664

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #5664 for Jakye.

Is Jacob or Jakye more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Jakye at #5664 in the United States.

What do Jacob and Jakye mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jakye means "God is gracious (via Jack/John variant)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jacob and Jakye boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. Jakye is primarily a boy name.