Jakob vs Beck

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 #1,005 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"stream, small brook"

Origin: Old Norse

English Scandinavian American

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Jakob Rank #1,123

Beck Rank #1,005

Beck is more popular, ranked #1005 vs #1123 for Jakob.

Is Jakob or Beck more popular?

Beck is more popular, ranked #1005 compared to Jakob at #1123 in the United States.

What do Jakob and Beck mean?

Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Beck means "stream, small brook" (Old Norse origin).

Are Jakob and Beck boy or girl names?

Jakob is primarily a boy name. Beck is primarily a boy name.