Yaqub vs Subhan

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 #2,784 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy, exalted"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim South Asian Pakistani Bangladeshi

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Yaqub Rank #2,949

Subhan Rank #2,784

Subhan is more popular, ranked #2784 vs #2949 for Yaqub.

Is Yaqub or Subhan more popular?

Subhan is more popular, ranked #2784 compared to Yaqub at #2949 in the United States.

What do Yaqub and Subhan mean?

Yaqub means "supplanter, he who grasps the heel" (Hebrew origin). Subhan means "holy, exalted" (Arabic origin).

Are Yaqub and Subhan boy or girl names?

Yaqub is primarily a boy name. Subhan is primarily a boy name.