Jacob vs Oliver

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 #3 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

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Jacob Rank #41

Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #41 for Jacob.

Is Jacob or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Jacob at #41 in the United States.

What do Jacob and Oliver mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Jacob and Oliver boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.