Yaqub vs Munir

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 #2,893 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"radiant, luminous"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim Persian South Asian Swahili

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Yaqub Rank #2,949

Munir Rank #2,893

Munir is more popular, ranked #2893 vs #2949 for Yaqub.

Is Yaqub or Munir more popular?

Munir is more popular, ranked #2893 compared to Yaqub at #2949 in the United States.

What do Yaqub and Munir mean?

Yaqub means "supplanter, he who grasps the heel" (Hebrew origin). Munir means "radiant, luminous" (Arabic origin).

Are Yaqub and Munir boy or girl names?

Yaqub is primarily a boy name. Munir is primarily a boy name.