Nick vs Jakobe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

Cultural Roots

English American Greek Australian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,422
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

44 High Risk

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Jakobe

Boy #1,304 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American African-American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,304
Total SSA Count
150
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Nick Rank #1,422
Jakobe Rank #1,304

Jakobe is more popular, ranked #1304 vs #1422 for Nick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Jakobe more popular?

Jakobe is more popular, ranked #1304 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Nick and Jakobe mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Jakobe means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nick and Jakobe boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Jakobe is primarily a boy name.

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