Yitzchok vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yitzchok

Boy #961 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he will laugh, laughter"

Origin: Hebrew

Ashkenazi Jewish Yiddish Orthodox Jewish

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Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Jewish German Dutch Scandinavian

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Yitzchok Rank #961

Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #961 for Yitzchok.

Is Yitzchok or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Yitzchok at #961 in the United States.

What do Yitzchok and Jacob mean?

Yitzchok means "he will laugh, laughter" (Hebrew origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Yitzchok and Jacob boy or girl names?

Yitzchok is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.