Jacob vs Xavier

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 #102 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"savior"

Origin: Spanish

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Jacob Rank #41

Xavier Rank #102

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #102 for Xavier.

Is Jacob or Xavier more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Xavier at #102 in the United States.

What do Jacob and Xavier mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Xavier means "savior" (Spanish origin).

Are Jacob and Xavier boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. Xavier is primarily a boy name.