Lucas vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lucas

Boy #9 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Lucania"

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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Lucas Rank #9

Jacob Rank #41

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 vs #41 for Jacob.

Is Lucas or Jacob more popular?

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Jacob at #41 in the United States.

What do Lucas and Jacob mean?

Lucas means "from Lucania" (Latin origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lucas and Jacob boy or girl names?

Lucas is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.