Terry vs Jakob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Terry

Boy #1,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"power of the tribe"

Origin: Germanic

English American Irish

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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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Terry Rank #1,187

Jakob Rank #1,123

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 vs #1187 for Terry.

Is Terry or Jakob more popular?

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 compared to Terry at #1187 in the United States.

What do Terry and Jakob mean?

Terry means "power of the tribe" (Germanic origin). Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Terry and Jakob boy or girl names?

Terry is primarily a boy name. Jakob is primarily a boy name.