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Jakob vs Fox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jakob

Boy #1,123 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,123
Total SSA Count
190
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Fox

Boy #1,113 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the fox, cunning animal"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,113
Total SSA Count
192
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jakob Rank #1,123
Fox Rank #1,113

Fox is more popular, ranked #1113 vs #1123 for Jakob.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jakob or Fox more popular?

Fox is more popular, ranked #1113 compared to Jakob at #1123 in the United States.

What do Jakob and Fox mean?

Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Fox means "the fox, cunning animal" (Old English origin).

Are Jakob and Fox boy or girl names?

Jakob is primarily a boy name. Fox is primarily a boy name.

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