Jakob vs Wiley

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 #1,162 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute, crafty"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Jakob Rank #1,123

Wiley Rank #1,162

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 vs #1162 for Wiley.

Is Jakob or Wiley more popular?

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 compared to Wiley at #1162 in the United States.

What do Jakob and Wiley mean?

Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Wiley means "resolute, crafty" (Old English origin).

Are Jakob and Wiley boy or girl names?

Jakob is primarily a boy name. Wiley is primarily a boy name.