Yakov vs Tzvi

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 #1,170 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"deer, gazelle"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Israeli Ashkenazi

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Yakov Rank #1,227

Tzvi Rank #1,170

Tzvi is more popular, ranked #1170 vs #1227 for Yakov.

Is Yakov or Tzvi more popular?

Tzvi is more popular, ranked #1170 compared to Yakov at #1227 in the United States.

What do Yakov and Tzvi mean?

Yakov means "one who supplants, heel-grabber" (Hebrew origin). Tzvi means "deer, gazelle" (Hebrew origin).

Are Yakov and Tzvi boy or girl names?

Yakov is primarily a boy name. Tzvi is primarily a boy name.