Jakob vs Liham

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

Liham

Boy #6,616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"letter, written message"

Origin: Tagalog

Cultural Roots

Filipino Tagalog

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,616
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jakob Rank #1,123
Liham Rank #6,616

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 vs #6616 for Liham.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jakob or Liham more popular?

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 compared to Liham at #6616 in the United States.

What do Jakob and Liham mean?

Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Liham means "letter, written message" (Tagalog origin).

Are Jakob and Liham boy or girl names?

Jakob is primarily a boy name. Liham is primarily a boy name.

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