Yaqub vs Nabil

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

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,774 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, honorable"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim North African Middle Eastern South Asian

15 High Risk

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Yaqub Rank #2,949

Nabil Rank #2,774

Nabil is more popular, ranked #2774 vs #2949 for Yaqub.

Is Yaqub or Nabil more popular?

Nabil is more popular, ranked #2774 compared to Yaqub at #2949 in the United States.

What do Yaqub and Nabil mean?

Yaqub means "supplanter, he who grasps the heel" (Hebrew origin). Nabil means "noble, honorable" (Arabic origin).

Are Yaqub and Nabil boy or girl names?

Yaqub is primarily a boy name. Nabil is primarily a boy name.