Jakob vs Devon

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 #960 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley dwellers"

Origin: Celtic

English American Celtic

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Jakob Rank #1,123

Devon Rank #960

Devon is more popular, ranked #960 vs #1123 for Jakob.

Is Jakob or Devon more popular?

Devon is more popular, ranked #960 compared to Jakob at #1123 in the United States.

What do Jakob and Devon mean?

Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Devon means "deep valley dwellers" (Celtic origin).

Are Jakob and Devon boy or girl names?

Jakob is primarily a boy name. Devon is primarily a boy name.