Eitan vs Yakov

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eitan

Boy #1,122 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"permanent, steadfast"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,122
Total SSA Count
190
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eiti

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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

Eitan Rank #1,122
Yakov Rank #1,227

Eitan is more popular, ranked #1122 vs #1227 for Yakov.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eitan ___

  • Eitan David
  • Eitan Michael
  • Eitan Joseph
  • Eitan Ariel
  • Eitan Samuel
  • Eitan Noah

Yakov ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Eitan

Noam Ariel Maya Tamar Avi

If you choose Yakov

Rivka Leah Miriam Shmuel Nachum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eitan or Yakov more popular?

Eitan is more popular, ranked #1122 compared to Yakov at #1227 in the United States.

What do Eitan and Yakov mean?

Eitan means "permanent, steadfast" (Hebrew origin). Yakov means "one who supplants, heel-grabber" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eitan and Yakov boy or girl names?

Eitan is primarily a boy name. Yakov is primarily a boy name.

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