Felix vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Felix

Boy #177 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"happy, fortunate"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#177
Total SSA Count
2,081
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fee

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Felix Rank #177
Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #177 for Felix.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Felix ___

  • Felix James
  • Felix Oliver
  • Felix Theodore
  • Felix Hugo
  • Felix Edward
  • Felix Arthur

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 Felix

Oscar Jasper Violet Beatrice Hugo

If you choose Jacob

Noah Elijah Isaac Hannah Rachel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Felix or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Felix at #177 in the United States.

What do Felix and Jacob mean?

Felix means "happy, fortunate" (Latin origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Felix and Jacob boy or girl names?

Felix is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.

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