Jakub vs Levin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jakub

Boy #3,151 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"may God protect, supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Czech Polish Slovak German Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,151
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kuba, Janek, Jaku

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Levin

Boy #3,016 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved friend, dear companion"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Jewish Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,016
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lev

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jakub Rank #3,151
Levin Rank #3,016

Levin is more popular, ranked #3016 vs #3151 for Jakub.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jakub ___

  • Jakub Jan
  • Jakub Tomas
  • Jakub Michal
  • Jakub Adam
  • Jakub Martin
  • Jakub Lukas

Levin ___

  • Levin James
  • Levin Alexander
  • Levin Otto
  • Levin Franz
  • Levin Henrik
  • Levin Tobias

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jakub

Tomáš Marek Lukáš Karolína Tereza

If you choose Levin

Marta Klaus Greta Friedrich Elsa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jakub or Levin more popular?

Levin is more popular, ranked #3016 compared to Jakub at #3151 in the United States.

What do Jakub and Levin mean?

Jakub means "may God protect, supplanter" (Hebrew origin). Levin means "beloved friend, dear companion" (Germanic origin).

Are Jakub and Levin boy or girl names?

Jakub is primarily a boy name. Levin is primarily a boy name.

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