Jakob vs Andreas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jakob

Boy #1,123 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,101 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

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Jakob Rank #1,123

Andreas Rank #1,101

Andreas is more popular, ranked #1101 vs #1123 for Jakob.

Is Jakob or Andreas more popular?

Andreas is more popular, ranked #1101 compared to Jakob at #1123 in the United States.

What do Jakob and Andreas mean?

Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Andreas means "manly, brave" (Greek origin).

Are Jakob and Andreas boy or girl names?

Jakob is primarily a boy name. Andreas is primarily a boy name.