Jacob vs Leo

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 #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

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Jacob Rank #41

Leo Rank #24

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 vs #41 for Jacob.

Is Jacob or Leo more popular?

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 compared to Jacob at #41 in the United States.

What do Jacob and Leo mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin).

Are Jacob and Leo boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. Leo is primarily a boy name.