Xavier vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xavier

Boy #102 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"savior"

Origin: Spanish

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Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Xavier Rank #102

Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #102 for Xavier.

Is Xavier or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Xavier at #102 in the United States.

What do Xavier and Jacob mean?

Xavier means "savior" (Spanish origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Xavier and Jacob boy or girl names?

Xavier is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.