Jakob vs Gerald

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 #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Jakob Rank #1,123

Gerald Rank #1,168

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Jakob or Gerald more popular?

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Jakob and Gerald mean?

Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Jakob and Gerald boy or girl names?

Jakob is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.