Shai vs Yaakov

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shai

Boy #1,087 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gift, present"

Origin: Hebrew

Israeli Jewish Hebrew

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Boy #980 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"may God protect (alternative interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Israeli Ashkenazi

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Shai Rank #1,087

Yaakov Rank #980

Yaakov is more popular, ranked #980 vs #1087 for Shai.

Is Shai or Yaakov more popular?

Yaakov is more popular, ranked #980 compared to Shai at #1087 in the United States.

What do Shai and Yaakov mean?

Shai means "gift, present" (Hebrew origin). Yaakov means "may God protect (alternative interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shai and Yaakov boy or girl names?

Shai is primarily a boy name. Yaakov is primarily a boy name.