Oren vs Yakov

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yakov

Boy #1,227 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who supplants, heel-grabber"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Russian Eastern European Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,227
Total SSA Count
164
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Yasha, Yako

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Oren Rank #1,380
Yakov Rank #1,227

Yakov is more popular, ranked #1227 vs #1380 for Oren.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Oren ___

  • Oren James
  • Oren David
  • Oren Eli
  • Oren Noah
  • Oren Cole
  • Oren Grey

Yakov ___

  • Yakov Moshe
  • Yakov Eliyahu
  • Yakov Dovid
  • Yakov Shmuel
  • Yakov Noam
  • Yakov Uri

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Oren

Eitan Lior Tamar Noa Avital

If you choose Yakov

Rivka Leah Miriam Shmuel Nachum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oren or Yakov more popular?

Yakov is more popular, ranked #1227 compared to Oren at #1380 in the United States.

What do Oren and Yakov mean?

Oren means "pine tree" (Hebrew origin). Yakov means "one who supplants, heel-grabber" (Hebrew origin).

Are Oren and Yakov boy or girl names?

Oren is primarily a boy name. Yakov is primarily a boy name.

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