Yaqub vs Aras

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yaqub

Boy #2,949 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, he who grasps the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Arabic Muslim Islamic South Asian Turkish

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Boy #3,142 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eagle, swift and free"

Origin: Kurdish

Kurdish Turkish Persian Armenian

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Yaqub Rank #2,949

Aras Rank #3,142

Yaqub is more popular, ranked #2949 vs #3142 for Aras.

Is Yaqub or Aras more popular?

Yaqub is more popular, ranked #2949 compared to Aras at #3142 in the United States.

What do Yaqub and Aras mean?

Yaqub means "supplanter, he who grasps the heel" (Hebrew origin). Aras means "eagle, swift and free" (Kurdish origin).

Are Yaqub and Aras boy or girl names?

Yaqub is primarily a boy name. Aras is primarily a boy name.