Jakob vs Shepard

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 #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Jakob Rank #1,123

Shepard Rank #942

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 vs #1123 for Jakob.

Is Jakob or Shepard more popular?

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 compared to Jakob at #1123 in the United States.

What do Jakob and Shepard mean?

Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin).

Are Jakob and Shepard boy or girl names?

Jakob is primarily a boy name. Shepard is primarily a boy name.