Jakob vs Yakov

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 #1,227 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who supplants, heel-grabber"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Russian Eastern European Israeli

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Jakob Rank #1,123

Yakov Rank #1,227

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 vs #1227 for Yakov.

Is Jakob or Yakov more popular?

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 compared to Yakov at #1227 in the United States.

What do Jakob and Yakov mean?

Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yakov means "one who supplants, heel-grabber" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jakob and Yakov boy or girl names?

Jakob is primarily a boy name. Yakov is primarily a boy name.