Name comparison · boy names
Jack vs. Jacob
In 2025, Jack leads at #15 among U.S. boys' names, with Jacob at #43. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Jack | Jacob |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Rising | Falling |
| 2025 rank | #15 | #43 |
| Babies in 2025 | 8,748 | 6,152 |
| All-time peak | #11 in 2021 | #1 in 1999 |
| Uniqueness score | 8 / 100 | 13 / 100 |
| Strongest state | New Hampshire (#4) | New York (#9) |