Herbert vs Jacques

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Herbert

Boy #2,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright army, famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,474
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Herb, Herbie, Bert

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Jacques

Boy #2,375 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who takes the heel"

Origin: Hebrew via French

Cultural Roots

French Belgian Canadian Swiss

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,375
Total SSA Count
59
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jac, Jack

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Popularity Comparison

Herbert Rank #2,474
Jacques Rank #2,375

Jacques is more popular, ranked #2375 vs #2474 for Herbert.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Herbert ___

  • Herbert James
  • Herbert George
  • Herbert William
  • Herbert Charles
  • Herbert Edward
  • Herbert Arthur

Jacques ___

  • Jacques Henri
  • Jacques Pierre
  • Jacques Louis
  • Jacques François
  • Jacques André
  • Jacques Émile

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Herbert

Walter Harold Clarence Dorothy Edith

If you choose Jacques

Pierre Henri Amélie Colette Isabelle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Herbert or Jacques more popular?

Jacques is more popular, ranked #2375 compared to Herbert at #2474 in the United States.

What do Herbert and Jacques mean?

Herbert means "bright army, famous warrior" (Germanic origin). Jacques means "supplanter, one who takes the heel" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are Herbert and Jacques boy or girl names?

Herbert is primarily a boy name. Jacques is primarily a boy name.

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