Jacob
Hebrew boy's name meaning “supplanter; holder of the heel”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- supplanter; holder of the heel
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- US rank (2023)
- #36
- Born in 2023
- 7,005
Meaning & origin
Jacob comes from the Hebrew Ya'aqov, traditionally 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel'. He was a patriarch in the Bible and father of the twelve tribes.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Jacob ranked #36 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 7,005 US boys were given the name Jacob.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #1 in 2003
“Unranked” means Jacob was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Variants
Nicknames
Jake, Jay
Jacob: frequently asked questions
What does the name Jacob mean?
Jacob is a Hebrew name meaning "supplanter; holder of the heel". Jacob comes from the Hebrew Ya'aqov, traditionally 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel'. He was a patriarch in the Bible and father of the twelve tribes.
Where does the name Jacob come from?
Jacob is of Hebrew origin. Jacob comes from the Hebrew Ya'aqov, traditionally 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel'. He was a patriarch in the Bible and father of the twelve tribes.
Is Jacob a boy or a girl name?
Jacob is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Jacob?
In 2023, 7,005 US boys were given the name Jacob.
Is Jacob a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Jacob ranked #36 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Jacob?
Common nicknames for Jacob include Jake, Jay.