Murad vs Yaqub

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murad

Boy #2,956 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"desired, wished for"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Turkish Persian South Asian North African

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Boy #2,949 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, he who grasps the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Arabic Muslim Islamic South Asian Turkish

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Murad Rank #2,956

Yaqub Rank #2,949

Yaqub is more popular, ranked #2949 vs #2956 for Murad.

Is Murad or Yaqub more popular?

Yaqub is more popular, ranked #2949 compared to Murad at #2956 in the United States.

What do Murad and Yaqub mean?

Murad means "desired, wished for" (Arabic origin). Yaqub means "supplanter, he who grasps the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Murad and Yaqub boy or girl names?

Murad is primarily a boy name. Yaqub is primarily a boy name.