Jakob vs Terry

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

Terry

Boy #1,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"power of the tribe"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,187
Total SSA Count
174
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jakob Rank #1,123
Terry Rank #1,187

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 vs #1187 for Terry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jakob or Terry more popular?

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 compared to Terry at #1187 in the United States.

What do Jakob and Terry mean?

Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Terry means "power of the tribe" (Germanic origin).

Are Jakob and Terry boy or girl names?

Jakob is primarily a boy name. Terry is primarily a boy name.

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