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Jakub: Meaning & Origin

Jakub is a boy name of Polish origin meaning “Derived from the Hebrew name meaning 'supplanter.' It is a popular name in Poland and has strong biblical roots.”. It's a distinctive name with moderate popularity. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.

Pronunciation

YAH-koob

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

67/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 33% of popular names.

Nicknames

KubaKubuś

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

36%
44
2010
28
Current
#37
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Jakub Marek
  • Jakub Tomasz

Famous Namesakes

  • Jakub Błaszczykowski (footballer)
  • Jakub Gierszał (actor)