Jacob vs Luca

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 #23 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Latin

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Jacob Rank #41

Luca Rank #23

Luca is more popular, ranked #23 vs #41 for Jacob.

Is Jacob or Luca more popular?

Luca is more popular, ranked #23 compared to Jacob at #41 in the United States.

What do Jacob and Luca mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Luca means "man from Lucania" (Latin origin).

Are Jacob and Luca boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. Luca is primarily a boy name.