Jacob vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jacob

Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Jacob Rank #41

Richard Rank #232

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Jacob or Richard more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Jacob and Richard mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Jacob and Richard boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.