Jakob vs Adolf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jakob

Boy #1,123 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

German Scandinavian Eastern European American

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Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

German Scandinavian Dutch

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Jakob Rank #1,123

Adolf Rank #26,599

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Is Jakob or Adolf more popular?

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Jakob and Adolf mean?

Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Jakob and Adolf boy or girl names?

Jakob is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.