Jak vs Wilhelm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jak

Boy #4,143 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,143
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Wilhelm

Boy #4,266 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

German Dutch Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,266
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Will, Willy, Wil

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Jak Rank #4,143
Wilhelm Rank #4,266

Jak is more popular, ranked #4143 vs #4266 for Wilhelm.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jak ___

  • Jak Everett
  • Jak Harrison
  • Jak Montgomery
  • Jak Thomas
  • Jak William
  • Jak Oliver

Wilhelm ___

  • Wilhelm Friedrich
  • Wilhelm Ernst
  • Wilhelm Karl
  • Wilhelm Otto
  • Wilhelm Heinrich
  • Wilhelm Klaus

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jak

Zoe Max Ella Noah Ivy

If you choose Wilhelm

Friedrich Charlotte Sophia Heinrich Elise

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jak or Wilhelm more popular?

Jak is more popular, ranked #4143 compared to Wilhelm at #4266 in the United States.

What do Jak and Wilhelm mean?

Jak means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Latin origin). Wilhelm means "resolute protector" (Old High German origin).

Are Jak and Wilhelm boy or girl names?

Jak is primarily a boy name. Wilhelm is primarily a boy name.

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