Reza vs Yaqub

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reza

Boy #3,111 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"contentment, satisfaction"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Iranian Arabic Turkish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,111
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rez

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Reza Rank #3,111
Yaqub Rank #2,949

Yaqub is more popular, ranked #2949 vs #3111 for Reza.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Reza ___

  • Reza Ali
  • Reza Ahmad
  • Reza Hassan
  • Reza Omar
  • Reza Karim
  • Reza Nasser

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 Reza

Dara Cyrus Nasrin Shirin Farid

If you choose Yaqub

Ibrahim Yusuf Maryam Fatima Dawud

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Reza or Yaqub more popular?

Yaqub is more popular, ranked #2949 compared to Reza at #3111 in the United States.

What do Reza and Yaqub mean?

Reza means "contentment, satisfaction" (Arabic origin). Yaqub means "supplanter, he who grasps the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Reza and Yaqub boy or girl names?

Reza is primarily a boy name. Yaqub is primarily a boy name.

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