Yakov vs Samvel

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 #6,695 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Armenian Middle Eastern Christian

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Yakov Rank #1,227

Samvel Rank #6,695

Yakov is more popular, ranked #1227 vs #6695 for Samvel.

Is Yakov or Samvel more popular?

Yakov is more popular, ranked #1227 compared to Samvel at #6695 in the United States.

What do Yakov and Samvel mean?

Yakov means "one who supplants, heel-grabber" (Hebrew origin). Samvel means "God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Yakov and Samvel boy or girl names?

Yakov is primarily a boy name. Samvel is primarily a boy name.