Jacob vs Timothy

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 #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Jacob Rank #41

Timothy Rank #208

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Jacob or Timothy more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Jacob and Timothy mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Jacob and Timothy boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.