Jacob vs Nathan

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 #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jacob Rank #41

Nathan Rank #62

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #62 for Nathan.

Is Jacob or Nathan more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Nathan at #62 in the United States.

What do Jacob and Nathan mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jacob and Nathan boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. Nathan is primarily a boy name.