Elon vs Yakov

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elon

Boy #1,265 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"oak tree"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Israeli Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,265
Total SSA Count
156
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Elon Rank #1,265
Yakov Rank #1,227

Yakov is more popular, ranked #1227 vs #1265 for Elon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elon ___

  • Elon James
  • Elon Michael
  • Elon David
  • Elon Alexander
  • Elon Thomas
  • Elon Reid

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 Elon

Ilan Tamar Ariel Naomi Yael

If you choose Yakov

Rivka Leah Miriam Shmuel Nachum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elon or Yakov more popular?

Yakov is more popular, ranked #1227 compared to Elon at #1265 in the United States.

What do Elon and Yakov mean?

Elon means "oak tree" (Hebrew origin). Yakov means "one who supplants, heel-grabber" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elon and Yakov boy or girl names?

Elon is primarily a boy name. Yakov is primarily a boy name.

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