Perseus vs Jakob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Perseus

Boy #1,293 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ravager, one who destroys"

Origin: Greek

Greek American British

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Boy #1,123 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

German Scandinavian Eastern European American

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Perseus Rank #1,293

Jakob Rank #1,123

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 vs #1293 for Perseus.

Is Perseus or Jakob more popular?

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 compared to Perseus at #1293 in the United States.

What do Perseus and Jakob mean?

Perseus means "ravager, one who destroys" (Greek origin). Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Perseus and Jakob boy or girl names?

Perseus is primarily a boy name. Jakob is primarily a boy name.