Jakob vs Dash

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 #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

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Jakob Rank #1,123

Dash Rank #969

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 vs #1123 for Jakob.

Is Jakob or Dash more popular?

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 compared to Jakob at #1123 in the United States.

What do Jakob and Dash mean?

Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin).

Are Jakob and Dash boy or girl names?

Jakob is primarily a boy name. Dash is primarily a boy name.