Jakob vs Yohan

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 #1,159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew Yochanan

French Korean German Brazilian

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Jakob Rank #1,123

Yohan Rank #1,159

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 vs #1159 for Yohan.

Is Jakob or Yohan more popular?

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 compared to Yohan at #1159 in the United States.

What do Jakob and Yohan mean?

Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yohan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew Yochanan origin).

Are Jakob and Yohan boy or girl names?

Jakob is primarily a boy name. Yohan is primarily a boy name.