Jacob vs Nash

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 #240 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ash tree"

Origin: Old English

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Jacob Rank #41

Nash Rank #240

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #240 for Nash.

Is Jacob or Nash more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Nash at #240 in the United States.

What do Jacob and Nash mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Nash means "at the ash tree" (Old English origin).

Are Jacob and Nash boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. Nash is primarily a boy name.