Oliver vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oliver

Boy #3 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"olive tree"

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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Oliver Rank #3

Jacob Rank #41

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #41 for Jacob.

Is Oliver or Jacob more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Jacob at #41 in the United States.

What do Oliver and Jacob mean?

Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Oliver and Jacob boy or girl names?

Oliver is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.