Jakob vs Psalm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jakob

Boy #1,123 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,123
Total SSA Count
190
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jake, Jako, Kobi

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Jakob Rank #1,123
Psalm Rank #1,172

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 vs #1172 for Psalm.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jakob ___

  • Jakob Alexander
  • Jakob William
  • Jakob Michael
  • Jakob Daniel
  • Jakob Henrik
  • Jakob Elias

Psalm ___

  • Psalm Isaiah
  • Psalm David
  • Psalm Grace
  • Psalm Emmanuel
  • Psalm Elijah
  • Psalm Zion

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jakob

Elias Sofia Lukas Anna Tobias

If you choose Psalm

Saint True North Genesis Zion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jakob or Psalm more popular?

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 compared to Psalm at #1172 in the United States.

What do Jakob and Psalm mean?

Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Psalm means "sacred song, hymn" (Greek origin).

Are Jakob and Psalm boy or girl names?

Jakob is primarily a boy name. Psalm is primarily a boy name.

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