Jakob vs Perry

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

Perry

Boy #1,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pear tree"

Origin: Old English pirige

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,243
Total SSA Count
160
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jakob Rank #1,123
Perry Rank #1,243

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 vs #1243 for Perry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jakob or Perry more popular?

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 compared to Perry at #1243 in the United States.

What do Jakob and Perry mean?

Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin).

Are Jakob and Perry boy or girl names?

Jakob is primarily a boy name. Perry is primarily a boy name.

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