Yaqub vs Hamdan

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 #3,024 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who praises much"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Emirati Muslim Pakistani Sudanese

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Yaqub Rank #2,949

Hamdan Rank #3,024

Yaqub is more popular, ranked #2949 vs #3024 for Hamdan.

Is Yaqub or Hamdan more popular?

Yaqub is more popular, ranked #2949 compared to Hamdan at #3024 in the United States.

What do Yaqub and Hamdan mean?

Yaqub means "supplanter, he who grasps the heel" (Hebrew origin). Hamdan means "one who praises much" (Arabic origin).

Are Yaqub and Hamdan boy or girl names?

Yaqub is primarily a boy name. Hamdan is primarily a boy name.