Jason vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jason

Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

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Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jason Rank #148

Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #148 for Jason.

Is Jason or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Jason at #148 in the United States.

What do Jason and Jacob mean?

Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jason and Jacob boy or girl names?

Jason is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.