Samuel vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

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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Samuel Rank #17

Jacob Rank #41

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #41 for Jacob.

Is Samuel or Jacob more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Jacob at #41 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Jacob mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Samuel and Jacob boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.