Jacob vs Kunal

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 #17,652 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one with beautiful eyes"

Origin: Sanskrit

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Jacob Rank #41

Kunal Rank #17,652

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #17652 for Kunal.

Is Jacob or Kunal more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Kunal at #17652 in the United States.

What do Jacob and Kunal mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kunal means "one with beautiful eyes" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Jacob and Kunal boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. Kunal is primarily a boy name.