Jacob vs Mason

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 #42 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Stone worker; one who builds with stone"

Origin: English

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Jacob Rank #41

Mason Rank #42

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #42 for Mason.

Is Jacob or Mason more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Mason at #42 in the United States.

What do Jacob and Mason mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mason means "Stone worker; one who builds with stone" (English origin).

Are Jacob and Mason boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. Mason is primarily a boy name.