Jacob
supplanter
GenderBoyOriginHebrewSay itJAY-kubPopularityTop 30
Pronounced JAY-kub
About the name Jacob
A name with profound biblical significance, Jacob feels sturdy and traditional. It has maintained a steady presence in popular charts for decades.
Jacob has a determined, hardworking nature and a resilient, adaptable spirit.
Fun fact
Jacob was renamed Israel in the Book of Genesis after wrestling with an angel, and his twelve sons became the twelve tribes of Israel.
Nicknames for Jacob
JakeCobyJay
Variations
JakeJay
Famous people named Jacob
- Jacob Elordi (actor)
- Jacob deGrom (baseball player)