John vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

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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John Rank #21

Jacob Rank #41

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #41 for Jacob.

Is John or Jacob more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Jacob at #41 in the United States.

What do John and Jacob mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are John and Jacob boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.