Wiley vs Jakob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wiley

Boy #1,162 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute, crafty"

Origin: Old English

English American

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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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Wiley Rank #1,162

Jakob Rank #1,123

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 vs #1162 for Wiley.

Is Wiley or Jakob more popular?

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 compared to Wiley at #1162 in the United States.

What do Wiley and Jakob mean?

Wiley means "resolute, crafty" (Old English origin). Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Wiley and Jakob boy or girl names?

Wiley is primarily a boy name. Jakob is primarily a boy name.