Toby vs Jakob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jakob

Boy #1,123 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,123
Total SSA Count
190
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Toby Rank #1,106
Jakob Rank #1,123

Toby is more popular, ranked #1106 vs #1123 for Jakob.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Toby or Jakob more popular?

Toby is more popular, ranked #1106 compared to Jakob at #1123 in the United States.

What do Toby and Jakob mean?

Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin). Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Toby and Jakob boy or girl names?

Toby is primarily a boy name. Jakob is primarily a boy name.

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