Jacob vs Muad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jacob

Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish German Dutch Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#41
Total SSA Count
6,496
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Muad

Boy #3,099 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"promised, appointed"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,099
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jacob Rank #41
Muad Rank #3,099

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #3099 for Muad.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jacob or Muad more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Muad at #3099 in the United States.

What do Jacob and Muad mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Muad means "promised, appointed" (Arabic origin).

Are Jacob and Muad boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. Muad is primarily a boy name.

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