Jakob vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1123 for Jakob.

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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jakob

Elias Sofia Lukas Anna Tobias

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jakob or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Jakob at #1123 in the United States.

What do Jakob and Theodore mean?

Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Jakob and Theodore boy or girl names?

Jakob is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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