Jakob vs Bernard

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 #1,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave bear, strong as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Jakob Rank #1,123

Bernard Rank #1,320

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 vs #1320 for Bernard.

Is Jakob or Bernard more popular?

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 compared to Bernard at #1320 in the United States.

What do Jakob and Bernard mean?

Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Jakob and Bernard boy or girl names?

Jakob is primarily a boy name. Bernard is primarily a boy name.