Nate vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nate

Boy #1,571 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Nate Rank #1,571

Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #1571 for Nate.

Is Nate or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Nate at #1571 in the United States.

What do Nate and Jacob mean?

Nate means "God has given" (Hebrew origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nate and Jacob boy or girl names?

Nate is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.