Yaqub vs Zahid

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

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Zahid

Boy #2,766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"devout, pious, ascetic"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Bosnian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,766
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Zahi, Z

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Popularity Comparison

Yaqub Rank #2,949
Zahid Rank #2,766

Zahid is more popular, ranked #2766 vs #2949 for Yaqub.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Yaqub ___

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

Zahid ___

  • Zahid Ali
  • Zahid Omar
  • Zahid Hassan
  • Zahid Ibrahim
  • Zahid Tariq

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Yaqub

Ibrahim Yusuf Maryam Fatima Dawud

If you choose Zahid

Rashid Khalid Layla Fatima Hamza

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yaqub or Zahid more popular?

Zahid is more popular, ranked #2766 compared to Yaqub at #2949 in the United States.

What do Yaqub and Zahid mean?

Yaqub means "supplanter, he who grasps the heel" (Hebrew origin). Zahid means "devout, pious, ascetic" (Arabic origin).

Are Yaqub and Zahid boy or girl names?

Yaqub is primarily a boy name. Zahid is primarily a boy name.

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