Jacob vs John

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 #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jacob Rank #41

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #41 for Jacob.

Is Jacob or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Jacob at #41 in the United States.

What do Jacob and John mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jacob and John boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.