Jakob vs Nikko

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

Nikko

Boy #1,289 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Japanese American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,289
Total SSA Count
152
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jakob Rank #1,123
Nikko Rank #1,289

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 vs #1289 for Nikko.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jakob or Nikko more popular?

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 compared to Nikko at #1289 in the United States.

What do Jakob and Nikko mean?

Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Nikko means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Jakob and Nikko boy or girl names?

Jakob is primarily a boy name. Nikko is primarily a boy name.

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