Claudette 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

Popularity Comparison

Claudette Rank #13,615
Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #13615 for Claudette.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Claudette ___

  • Claudette Marie
  • Claudette Rose
  • Claudette Anne
  • Claudette Louise
  • Claudette Renee
  • Claudette Simone

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 Claudette

Juliette Colette Paulette Henri Pierre

If you choose Jacob

Noah Elijah Isaac Hannah Rachel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Claudette or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Claudette at #13615 in the United States.

What do Claudette and Jacob mean?

Claudette means "lame, limping" (Latin origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Claudette and Jacob boy or girl names?

Claudette is primarily a girl name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.

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