Yakov vs Obadiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yakov

Boy #1,227 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who supplants, heel-grabber"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Russian Eastern European Israeli

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Boy #1,416 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"servant of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian Puritan American

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Yakov Rank #1,227

Obadiah Rank #1,416

Yakov is more popular, ranked #1227 vs #1416 for Obadiah.

Is Yakov or Obadiah more popular?

Yakov is more popular, ranked #1227 compared to Obadiah at #1416 in the United States.

What do Yakov and Obadiah mean?

Yakov means "one who supplants, heel-grabber" (Hebrew origin). Obadiah means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Yakov and Obadiah boy or girl names?

Yakov is primarily a boy name. Obadiah is primarily a boy name.