Jacobo vs Paulo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jacobo

Boy #1,734 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew Ya'akov

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,734
Total SSA Count
95
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jaco, Cobo

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Paulo

Boy #1,604 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Paulus family"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian Italian Spanish Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,604
Total SSA Count
107
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Paulinho, Pau

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jacobo Rank #1,734
Paulo Rank #1,604

Paulo is more popular, ranked #1604 vs #1734 for Jacobo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jacobo ___

  • Jacobo Antonio
  • Jacobo Miguel
  • Jacobo Luis
  • Jacobo Rafael
  • Jacobo Carlos
  • Jacobo Alejandro

Paulo ___

  • Paulo Ricardo
  • Paulo Eduardo
  • Paulo Miguel
  • Paulo Henrique
  • Paulo Andre
  • Paulo Sergio

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jacobo

Isabella Lucia Rafael Mariana Santiago

If you choose Paulo

Lucas Rafael Mateus Isabela Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jacobo or Paulo more popular?

Paulo is more popular, ranked #1604 compared to Jacobo at #1734 in the United States.

What do Jacobo and Paulo mean?

Jacobo means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew Ya'akov origin). Paulo means "from the Paulus family" (Latin origin).

Are Jacobo and Paulo boy or girl names?

Jacobo is primarily a boy name. Paulo is primarily a boy name.

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