Demetrius vs Yakov

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Demetrius

Boy #1,041 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"earth-lover"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Russian African American Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,041
Total SSA Count
213
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Demi, Dem, Trey

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Yakov

Boy #1,227 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who supplants, heel-grabber"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Russian Eastern European Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,227
Total SSA Count
164
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Yasha, Yako

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Popularity Comparison

Demetrius Rank #1,041
Yakov Rank #1,227

Demetrius is more popular, ranked #1041 vs #1227 for Yakov.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Demetrius ___

  • Demetrius James
  • Demetrius Lamar
  • Demetrius Andre
  • Demetrius Antoine
  • Demetrius Wayne
  • Demetrius Alexander

Yakov ___

  • Yakov Moshe
  • Yakov Eliyahu
  • Yakov Dovid
  • Yakov Shmuel
  • Yakov Noam
  • Yakov Uri

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Demetrius

Marcus Dominic Titus Seraphina Octavia

If you choose Yakov

Rivka Leah Miriam Shmuel Nachum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demetrius or Yakov more popular?

Demetrius is more popular, ranked #1041 compared to Yakov at #1227 in the United States.

What do Demetrius and Yakov mean?

Demetrius means "earth-lover" (Greek origin). Yakov means "one who supplants, heel-grabber" (Hebrew origin).

Are Demetrius and Yakov boy or girl names?

Demetrius is primarily a boy name. Yakov is primarily a boy name.

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