Jacob vs Tate

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 #210 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cheerful, pleasant"

Origin: Old English

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Jacob Rank #41

Tate Rank #210

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #210 for Tate.

Is Jacob or Tate more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Tate at #210 in the United States.

What do Jacob and Tate mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tate means "cheerful, pleasant" (Old English origin).

Are Jacob and Tate boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. Tate is primarily a boy name.