Yaakov vs Meir

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 #916 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shining, luminous"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Israeli Hebrew

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Yaakov Rank #980

Meir Rank #916

Meir is more popular, ranked #916 vs #980 for Yaakov.

Is Yaakov or Meir more popular?

Meir is more popular, ranked #916 compared to Yaakov at #980 in the United States.

What do Yaakov and Meir mean?

Yaakov means "may God protect (alternative interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Meir means "shining, luminous" (Hebrew origin).

Are Yaakov and Meir boy or girl names?

Yaakov is primarily a boy name. Meir is primarily a boy name.