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Nabil vs Yaqub

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nabil

Boy #2,774 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, honorable"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African Middle Eastern South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,774
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Yaqub

Boy #2,949 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, he who grasps the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Islamic South Asian Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,949
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nabil Rank #2,774
Yaqub Rank #2,949

Nabil is more popular, ranked #2774 vs #2949 for Yaqub.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nabil or Yaqub more popular?

Nabil is more popular, ranked #2774 compared to Yaqub at #2949 in the United States.

What do Nabil and Yaqub mean?

Nabil means "noble, honorable" (Arabic origin). Yaqub means "supplanter, he who grasps the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nabil and Yaqub boy or girl names?

Nabil is primarily a boy name. Yaqub is primarily a boy name.

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