Jacob vs Nash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jacob Rank #41
Nash Rank #240

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #240 for Nash.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jacob ___

  • Jacob Alexander
  • Jacob William
  • Jacob Thomas
  • Jacob Michael
  • Jacob David
  • Jacob Robert

Nash ___

  • Nash Oliver
  • Nash William
  • Nash James
  • Nash Alexander
  • Nash Hudson
  • Nash Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jacob

Noah Elijah Isaac Hannah Rachel

If you choose Nash

Cash Beckett Hudson Sawyer Blake

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jacob or Nash more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Nash at #240 in the United States.

What do Jacob and Nash mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Nash means "at the ash tree" (Old English origin).

Are Jacob and Nash boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. Nash is primarily a boy name.

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