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Judd vs Yakov

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yakov

Boy #1,227 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who supplants, heel-grabber"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Russian Eastern European Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,227
Total SSA Count
164
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Judd Rank #1,411
Yakov Rank #1,227

Yakov is more popular, ranked #1227 vs #1411 for Judd.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Judd or Yakov more popular?

Yakov is more popular, ranked #1227 compared to Judd at #1411 in the United States.

What do Judd and Yakov mean?

Judd means "praised (from Judah/Yehuda)" (Hebrew origin). Yakov means "one who supplants, heel-grabber" (Hebrew origin).

Are Judd and Yakov boy or girl names?

Judd is primarily a boy name. Yakov is primarily a boy name.

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