Yaakov vs Shai

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 #1,087 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gift, present"

Origin: Hebrew

Israeli Jewish Hebrew

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Yaakov Rank #980

Shai Rank #1,087

Yaakov is more popular, ranked #980 vs #1087 for Shai.

Is Yaakov or Shai more popular?

Yaakov is more popular, ranked #980 compared to Shai at #1087 in the United States.

What do Yaakov and Shai mean?

Yaakov means "may God protect (alternative interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Shai means "gift, present" (Hebrew origin).

Are Yaakov and Shai boy or girl names?

Yaakov is primarily a boy name. Shai is primarily a boy name.