Yakov vs Shai

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 #1,087 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gift, present"

Origin: Hebrew

Israeli Jewish Hebrew

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Yakov Rank #1,227

Shai Rank #1,087

Shai is more popular, ranked #1087 vs #1227 for Yakov.

Is Yakov or Shai more popular?

Shai is more popular, ranked #1087 compared to Yakov at #1227 in the United States.

What do Yakov and Shai mean?

Yakov means "one who supplants, heel-grabber" (Hebrew origin). Shai means "gift, present" (Hebrew origin).

Are Yakov and Shai boy or girl names?

Yakov is primarily a boy name. Shai is primarily a boy name.