Jakob vs Stefan

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 #1,002 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

German Scandinavian Slavic Romanian Dutch

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Jakob Rank #1,123

Stefan Rank #1,002

Stefan is more popular, ranked #1002 vs #1123 for Jakob.

Is Jakob or Stefan more popular?

Stefan is more popular, ranked #1002 compared to Jakob at #1123 in the United States.

What do Jakob and Stefan mean?

Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Stefan means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin).

Are Jakob and Stefan boy or girl names?

Jakob is primarily a boy name. Stefan is primarily a boy name.