Jakob vs Wiley

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
Wiley Rank #1,162

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 vs #1162 for Wiley.

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

Wiley ___

  • Wiley James
  • Wiley Cole
  • Wiley Reed
  • Wiley Lane
  • Wiley Fox
  • Wiley Bear

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jakob or Wiley more popular?

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 compared to Wiley at #1162 in the United States.

What do Jakob and Wiley mean?

Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Wiley means "resolute, crafty" (Old English origin).

Are Jakob and Wiley boy or girl names?

Jakob is primarily a boy name. Wiley is primarily a boy name.

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