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Jacob: Meaning & Origin

Jacob is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning “Supplanter; Hebrew origin meaning "one who follows" or "holder of the heel"”. It's a popular choice, ranking in the top 13% of baby names. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.

Pronunciation

JAY-kub

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

87/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 13% of popular names.

Nicknames

JakeCoby

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

23%
73
2010
56
Current
#23
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Jacob James
  • Jacob Alexander
  • Jacob William

Famous Namesakes

  • Jacob Black (fictional)