Jakob vs Larry

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

Larry

Boy #1,070 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crowned with laurels, victorious"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American British Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,070
Total SSA Count
204
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jakob Rank #1,123
Larry Rank #1,070

Larry is more popular, ranked #1070 vs #1123 for Jakob.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jakob or Larry more popular?

Larry is more popular, ranked #1070 compared to Jakob at #1123 in the United States.

What do Jakob and Larry mean?

Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Larry means "crowned with laurels, victorious" (Latin origin).

Are Jakob and Larry boy or girl names?

Jakob is primarily a boy name. Larry is primarily a boy name.

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