Aviraj vs Yaqub

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yaqub

Boy #2,949 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, he who grasps the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Islamic South Asian Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,949
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Yak, Koob

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aviraj Rank #3,079
Yaqub Rank #2,949

Yaqub is more popular, ranked #2949 vs #3079 for Aviraj.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aviraj ___

  • Aviraj Kumar
  • Aviraj Dev
  • Aviraj Raj
  • Aviraj Singh
  • Aviraj Prakash
  • Aviraj Arjun

Yaqub ___

  • Yaqub Ali
  • Yaqub Hassan
  • Yaqub Ibrahim
  • Yaqub Omar
  • Yaqub Kareem
  • Yaqub Tariq

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aviraj

Arya Anika Veer Aditya Priya

If you choose Yaqub

Ibrahim Yusuf Maryam Fatima Dawud

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aviraj or Yaqub more popular?

Yaqub is more popular, ranked #2949 compared to Aviraj at #3079 in the United States.

What do Aviraj and Yaqub mean?

Aviraj means "king of the sun" (Sanskrit origin). Yaqub means "supplanter, he who grasps the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aviraj and Yaqub boy or girl names?

Aviraj is primarily a boy name. Yaqub is primarily a boy name.

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