Kamran vs Yaqub

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yaqub

Boy #2,949 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, he who grasps the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Islamic South Asian Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,949
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Yak, Koob

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kamran Rank #2,765
Yaqub Rank #2,949

Kamran is more popular, ranked #2765 vs #2949 for Yaqub.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kamran ___

  • Kamran Ali
  • Kamran Hassan
  • Kamran Reza
  • Kamran Darius
  • Kamran Omar

Yaqub ___

  • Yaqub Ali
  • Yaqub Hassan
  • Yaqub Ibrahim
  • Yaqub Omar
  • Yaqub Kareem
  • Yaqub Tariq

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kamran

Cyrus Darius Leila Yasmin Asha

If you choose Yaqub

Ibrahim Yusuf Maryam Fatima Dawud

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kamran or Yaqub more popular?

Kamran is more popular, ranked #2765 compared to Yaqub at #2949 in the United States.

What do Kamran and Yaqub mean?

Kamran means "one whose desires are fulfilled" (Persian origin). Yaqub means "supplanter, he who grasps the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kamran and Yaqub boy or girl names?

Kamran is primarily a boy name. Yaqub is primarily a boy name.

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