Boy name...too popular?

nelb3 · March 2009

DH loves the name Jacob, i like it, but don't want something too popular. is it too popular? We also like Samuel which is less popular...we have been back and forth lots...any suggestions between these names or new ones??

KitKat307 · March 2009

I really like the name Jacob and always have! It is popular but if it's what you like then go for it!

dimake · March 2009

I think Jacob is a good, classic, boy's name. I like it better than Samuel, but both are good names.

JLW10 · March 2009

I don't care for Samuel, I don't think Jacob is too popular

tazluvr · March 2009

I agree that it's too popular, but I do like it too. I just wouldn't use it. It was #1 in the 2008 baby name list....not sure which list.

cjilla · March 2009

I think Jacob is a good, classic name that will always be in style. Samuel is cute too. IMO both are good!

LMS05 · March 2009

Jacob is the #1 name on SSA. I like both names, but I'd go with Samuel because it's less popular.?

kryssy · March 2009

Jacob is actually my favorite boy's name, but I have the same concern.... It is extremely popular. I do like Samuel, too. Nice and classic but not quite as popular as Jacob.

newportbride715 · March 2009

Jacob is definitely popular. It's #1 in a lot of states. I like it though. I also love Samuel, it's on our list!

soon2Bmrspower · March 2009

My DH wants the name Jacob as well, but I have big concerns over its popularity. Not only was it the #1 name on the SSA website for 2007, but also for like the ten years running before that!! I do like the name, but I really worry about there being five other kids in his class with the same name. We haven't decided for sure yet which name we will be using, but Jacob is still in the running. If it is your favorite too though, then I say go for it and forget about popularity!

Soon2BMrsN · March 2009

I've never been a big fan of the name Jacob. And as a teacher, I always have tons of Jacobs--it's annoying! I love Samuel, though.

houndbaby · March 2009

I think Jacob is a great name

jolis_petits_bijoux · March 2009

I like the name too, but it is popular... It is #1 right now. Whether that's too popular for you to use it - only you can decide. Will it bother you that there could be 3 other Jacobs in his class? Or will you be okay with it because you love the name?

JnJHud · March 2009

Jacob is a great name!! I love it, even if it is popular.

BabyCotton · March 2009

I personally do not think it is too popular...my brother named his 7 month old son Jakob and my first thought was that it wasn't a popular name but an older, classic name...I love it...

AllThatGlitters101 · March 2009

I love the name, in fact, my nephew is Jakob. But, my husband is also a Matthew and he said it's so annoying dealing with 20 other Matt/Matthews a day for his job and in general having the same name as so many others. That might be along the same line for Jacob.

ErinInVA · March 2009

I love Jacob. I think it's a wonderful boys name. I wouldn't worry too much about the popularity. I don't know anyone who has had a Jacob recently.?

mylobster · March 2009

Clearly, Samuel is better!

Actually, funny thing is, we are considering Jacob for baby #3 if it's a boy.. but, b/c of the popularity, I might opt for Jack instead (love it as much, but a little less common).

Smudges*Mom · March 2009

I like the name Jacob, but I don't care for the nn Jake.

I prefer Samuel. Less popular & Sam/Sammy are good nn, IMO.

ach427 · April 2009

I like them both a lot. Jacob is popular but not trendy, if that's what you're worried about. It is classic and won't "date" your baby.

star678 · April 2009

Personally, I wouldn't use any of the names in the top 5 (let alone #1) in the SSA top 10 as a first name, because I had 3-4 girls plus myself in every class with my name and I hated it. If this is a concern for you, go with Samuel. If it is not a concern for you, go with Jacob.

mulanuva · April 2009

It's uber popular...top 10 I believe. As long as you don't mind that your son will be one of many Jacobs in his class, then go for it.

AwaitingBabyV · April 2009

I love the name Jacob! That is first on our boy name list (when we get pregnant), regardless of it's popularity.

cabana1 · April 2009

I love the name Jacob/Jake! However, I just couldn't use it bc of how popular it is (think Matthew and Michael of late 70s early 80s lol). It's a shame I tell you! Anyway, I do like Samuel/Sam and I don't think you can go wrong with that name

It's definitely good for a kid and an adult.

thenewmrsrussell · April 2009

Personally, I like Samuel better.

MrsBenke2B · April 2009

It is less popular now then ever before imo. It is my hubby's name but I don't know any kids with that name. (I am a teacher.)

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