Jakob vs Perseus

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 #1,293 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ravager, one who destroys"

Origin: Greek

Greek American British

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Jakob Rank #1,123

Perseus Rank #1,293

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 vs #1293 for Perseus.

Is Jakob or Perseus more popular?

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 compared to Perseus at #1293 in the United States.

What do Jakob and Perseus mean?

Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Perseus means "ravager, one who destroys" (Greek origin).

Are Jakob and Perseus boy or girl names?

Jakob is primarily a boy name. Perseus is primarily a boy name.