Justin vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Justin

Boy #199 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"just, righteous"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Justin Rank #199

Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #199 for Justin.

Is Justin or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Justin at #199 in the United States.

What do Justin and Jacob mean?

Justin means "just, righteous" (Latin origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Justin and Jacob boy or girl names?

Justin is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.