Sami vs Jakob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sami

Boy #1,261 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"elevated, sublime, high"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Middle Eastern Finnish Scandinavian Muslim

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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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Sami Rank #1,261

Jakob Rank #1,123

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 vs #1261 for Sami.

Is Sami or Jakob more popular?

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 compared to Sami at #1261 in the United States.

What do Sami and Jakob mean?

Sami means "elevated, sublime, high" (Arabic origin). Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sami and Jakob boy or girl names?

Sami is primarily a boy name. Jakob is primarily a boy name.