Yaakov vs Ephraim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yaakov

Boy #980 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"may God protect (alternative interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Israeli Ashkenazi

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Boy #982 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"fruitful, doubly fruitful"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian Mormon/LDS African American

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Yaakov Rank #980

Ephraim Rank #982

Yaakov is more popular, ranked #980 vs #982 for Ephraim.

Is Yaakov or Ephraim more popular?

Yaakov is more popular, ranked #980 compared to Ephraim at #982 in the United States.

What do Yaakov and Ephraim mean?

Yaakov means "may God protect (alternative interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Ephraim means "fruitful, doubly fruitful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Yaakov and Ephraim boy or girl names?

Yaakov is primarily a boy name. Ephraim is primarily a boy name.