Jayden vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jayden

Boy #59 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jayden Rank #59

Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #59 for Jayden.

Is Jayden or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Jayden at #59 in the United States.

What do Jayden and Jacob mean?

Jayden means "God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jayden and Jacob boy or girl names?

Jayden is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.