Abraham vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jacob

Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish German Dutch Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#41
Total SSA Count
6,496
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jake, Jakey, Jay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Abraham Rank #204
Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #204 for Abraham.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abraham ___

  • Abraham Isaac
  • Abraham James
  • Abraham Lee
  • Abraham Thomas
  • Abraham Lincoln
  • Abraham Samuel

Jacob ___

  • Jacob Alexander
  • Jacob William
  • Jacob Thomas
  • Jacob Michael
  • Jacob David
  • Jacob Robert

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abraham

Isaac Elijah Samuel Ruth Miriam

If you choose Jacob

Noah Elijah Isaac Hannah Rachel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abraham or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Abraham at #204 in the United States.

What do Abraham and Jacob mean?

Abraham means "father of many nations" (Hebrew origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abraham and Jacob boy or girl names?

Abraham is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.

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