Jacob vs Yitzchok

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 #961 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he will laugh, laughter"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jacob Rank #41

Yitzchok Rank #961

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #961 for Yitzchok.

Is Jacob or Yitzchok more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Yitzchok at #961 in the United States.

What do Jacob and Yitzchok mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yitzchok means "he will laugh, laughter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jacob and Yitzchok boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. Yitzchok is primarily a boy name.