Jakob vs Sami

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 #1,261 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"elevated, sublime, high"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Middle Eastern Finnish Scandinavian Muslim

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Jakob Rank #1,123

Sami Rank #1,261

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 vs #1261 for Sami.

Is Jakob or Sami more popular?

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 compared to Sami at #1261 in the United States.

What do Jakob and Sami mean?

Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Sami means "elevated, sublime, high" (Arabic origin).

Are Jakob and Sami boy or girl names?

Jakob is primarily a boy name. Sami is primarily a boy name.