Jacob vs Tate

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

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Tate

Boy #210 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"cheerful, pleasant"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#210
Total SSA Count
1,697
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jacob Rank #41
Tate Rank #210

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #210 for Tate.

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

Tate ___

  • Tate William
  • Tate Henry
  • Tate James
  • Tate Oliver
  • Tate Alexander
  • Tate Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jacob

Noah Elijah Isaac Hannah Rachel

If you choose Tate

Knox Beau Sloane Quinn Jude

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jacob or Tate more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Tate at #210 in the United States.

What do Jacob and Tate mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tate means "cheerful, pleasant" (Old English origin).

Are Jacob and Tate boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. Tate is primarily a boy name.

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