Jacob vs Jayden

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 #59 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jacob Rank #41

Jayden Rank #59

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #59 for Jayden.

Is Jacob or Jayden more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Jayden at #59 in the United States.

What do Jacob and Jayden mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jayden means "God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jacob and Jayden boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. Jayden is primarily a boy name.