Billy vs Jakob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Billy

Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,051
Total SSA Count
210
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bill, Bills

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Jakob

Boy #1,123 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,123
Total SSA Count
190
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jake, Jako, Kobi

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Popularity Comparison

Billy Rank #1,051
Jakob Rank #1,123

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 vs #1123 for Jakob.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Billy ___

  • Billy Ray
  • Billy Joe
  • Billy Dean
  • Billy James
  • Billy Lee
  • Billy Gene

Jakob ___

  • Jakob Alexander
  • Jakob William
  • Jakob Michael
  • Jakob Daniel
  • Jakob Henrik
  • Jakob Elias

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Billy

Bobby Tommy Jimmy Johnny Betty

If you choose Jakob

Elias Sofia Lukas Anna Tobias

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Billy or Jakob more popular?

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 compared to Jakob at #1123 in the United States.

What do Billy and Jakob mean?

Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin). Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Billy and Jakob boy or girl names?

Billy is primarily a boy name. Jakob is primarily a boy name.

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