Jakob Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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Fact: Several notable people have the name Jakob, such as Jakob Dylan, musician and lead singer of the rock band The Wallflowers and son of Bob Dylan.

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A Deep Dive

Jakob Overview

Meaning

He who supplants, holder of the heel, supplanter

Gender

Boy

Origin

Hebrew

Etymology

Derived from the Hebrew name Ya’akov

Pronunciation

/ˈdʒeɪkəb/

Popularity

Was most popular in 1997 (220th), ranked 986th in 2022 in the United States.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

3 (Expressive, Social, Artistic)

Name Styles

Traditional, Classic, Religious and Spiritual

Associated Traits

Leadership, determination, strategic thinking

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Jakob is a pivotal biblical figure, known for his encounters with God and as the patriarch of the twelve tribes of Israel.

Name Day

July 25th
A Deep Dive

Jakob Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Jakub, Jacobus, James, Kuba, Jaakko, Jakov, Jacobo, Iago, Giacomo, Hamish

Common Nicknames

Jakey, Koby, Jako, Jay, Jakie, Jakobster, Jakobean, J-Kob, Jak-Jak

Diminutives

Jockel, Ib, Jeppe, Cobus, Jaap, Kobus, Koos, Jaka, Jaša, Kubuś, Jakubek

Famous People

  • Jakob Dylan
    (American Musician)
  • Jakob Ingebrigtsen
    (Norwegian Athlete)
  • Jakob Pöltl
    (Austrian Basketball Player)
  • Jakob Fugger
    (German Banker)
  • Jakob Johnson
    (American Football Player)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • "Jakob the Liar"
    (Film)

Places

  • Von Jakob Winery & Brewery
    (Alto Pass, Illinois, USA)
  • St. Jakob in Defereggen
    (Tyrol, Austria)
  • Jakob Tower
    (Bhola Island, Bangladesh)

What Is the Meaning of Jakob?

The name Jakob means “he who supplants,” “holder of the heel” or “supplanter.” This interpretation comes from the biblical story where Jakob was born holding his brother Esau’s heel, suggesting a figurative meaning of displacing or overtaking someone​.

What Is the Origin of The Name Jakob?

Jakob is a name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew name Ya’akov, which has been adapted into various languages and cultures over time.

The name has deep roots in biblical stories, where Jakob is a prominent figure, known for his encounters with God and as the father of the twelve tribes of Israel​.

Jakob Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Jakob in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#8432021#9912022#11272023
Top 3 Rankings#1722001#1732000#1911998

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Jakob

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
20231127
(-136 from 2022)
186
(-40 from 2022)
0.01016
2022991
(-148 from 2021)
226
(-55 from 2021)
0.01207
2021843
(+41 from 2020)
281
(+26 from 2020)
0.01500
2020884
(-125 from 2019)
255
(-57 from 2019)
0.01379
2019759
(-58 from 2018)
312
(-32 from 2018)
0.01623
2018701
(-63 from 2017)
344
(-60 from 2017)
0.01770
2017638
(-57 from 2016)
404
(-72 from 2016)
0.02041
2016581
(-56 from 2015)
476
(-72 from 2015)
0.02350
2015525
(-67 from 2014)
548
(-97 from 2014)
0.02680
2014458
(-43 from 2013)
645
(-66 from 2013)
0.03148
2013415
(-20 from 2012)
711
(-31 from 2012)
0.03519
2012395
(-61 from 2011)
742
(-167 from 2011)
0.03657
2011334
(-36 from 2010)
909
(-188 from 2010)
0.04475
2010298
(+26 from 2009)
1097
(+108 from 2009)
0.05340
2009324
(-16 from 2008)
989
(-94 from 2008)
0.04663
2008308
(-5 from 2007)
1083
(-25 from 2007)
0.04967
2007303
(-10 from 2006)
1108
(-50 from 2006)
0.05002
2006293
(-18 from 2005)
1158
(-57 from 2005)
0.05282
2005275
(-40 from 2004)
1215
(-201 from 2004)
0.05711
2004235
(-17 from 2003)
1416
(-191 from 2003)
0.06700
2003218
(-15 from 2002)
1607
(-229 from 2002)
0.07648
2002203
(-31 from 2001)
1836
(-356 from 2001)
0.08884
2001172
(+1 from 2000)
2192
(+31 from 2000)
0.10598
2000173
(+27 from 1999)
2161
(+469 from 1999)
0.10348
1999200
(-9 from 1998)
1692
(-92 from 1998)
0.08298
1998191
(+29 from 1997)
1784
(+397 from 1997)
0.08798
1997220
(+162 from 1996)
1387
(+776 from 1996)
0.06943
1996382
(+25 from 1995)
611
(+50 from 1995)
0.03049
1995407
(+23 from 1994)
561
(+31 from 1994)
0.02789
1994430
(+19 from 1993)
530
(+43 from 1993)
0.02600
1993449
(+33 from 1992)
487
(+51 from 1992)
0.02358
1992482
(+39 from 1991)
436
(+68 from 1991)
0.02077
1991521
(+57 from 1990)
368
(+62 from 1990)
0.01736
1990578
(+54 from 1989)
306
(+57 from 1989)
0.01422
1989632
(+67 from 1988)
249
(+70 from 1988)
0.01188
1988699
(+52 from 1987)
179
(+31 from 1987)
0.00894
1987751
No change from 1986
148
(+2 from 1986)
0.00759
1986751
(+247 from 1985)
146
(+63 from 1985)
0.00760
1985998
(-30 from 1984)
83
(-1 from 1984)
0.00431
1984968
(-32 from 1983)
84
(-5 from 1983)
0.00448
1983936
(+87 from 1982)
89
(+11 from 1982)
0.00478
19821023
(-9 from 1981)
78
(-2 from 1981)
0.00413
19811014
(+8 from 1980)
80
(+2 from 1980)
0.00430
19801022
(+114 from 1979)
78
(+16 from 1979)
0.00421
19791136
(+216 from 1978)
62
(+16 from 1978)
0.00346
19781352
(-84 from 1977)
46
(-3 from 1977)
0.00269
19771268
(+561 from 1976)
49
(+22 from 1976)
0.00287
19761829
(-269 from 1975)
27
(-6 from 1975)
0.00165
19751560
(+186 from 1974)
33
(+6 from 1974)
0.00203
19741746
(+1266 from 1973)
27
(+16 from 1973)
0.00166
19733012
(-769 from 1972)
11
(-6 from 1972)
0.00068
19722243
(+728 from 1971)
17
(+6 from 1971)
0.00102
19712971
(+1259 from 1970)
11
(+5 from 1970)
0.00061
19704230
(-560 from 1968)
6
No change from 1968
0.00031
19690
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19683670
(-908 from 1967)
6
(-3 from 1967)
0.00034
19672762
(+1183 from 1966)
9
(+4 from 1966)
0.00051
19663945
(-342 from 1964)
5
(-1 from 1964)
0.00028
19650
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19643603
(+445 from 1963)
6
(+1 from 1963)
0.00030
19634048
(-408 from 1962)
5
(-1 from 1962)
0.00024
19623640
(+426 from 1961)
6
(+1 from 1961)
0.00029
19614066
(-455 from 1959)
5
(-1 from 1959)
0.00023
19600
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19593611
(-52 from 1958)
6
No change from 1958
0.00028
19583559
(-303 from 1957)
6
(-1 from 1957)
0.00028
19573256
First SSA data recorded
7
First SSA data recorded
0.00032
19560
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19550
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19540
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19530
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19520
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19510
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19500
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19490
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19480
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19470
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19460
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19450
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19440
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19430
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19420
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19410
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19400
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19390
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19380
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19370
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19350
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19330
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19260
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19230
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19220
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Jakob

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#8892021#9262022#9892023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#8792021#11782022#9832023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#12262020#7452021#7392022

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#9362021#8852022#8752023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#13392020#8282021#7012022

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#7742019#9522020#8262021

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#9442021#9472022#11762023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#7532021#7442022#6612023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#8342021#10722022#8272023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#6392018#6622020#7972021

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#11872021#8992022#11842023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#8232018#8232019#8312021

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#6922019#9772021#6492022

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#6622017#8552018#6722019

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#7192017#7992018#6152019

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#5712020#5282021#5812023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#8102021#8082022#8092023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#10212020#9512021#8592022

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#6942020#13862021#14532023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#5082018#5672019#5252021

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#6562018#4642019#5632021

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#7532020#11042021#7112022

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#7392015#5562019#5212021

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#4522017#5372018#6172021

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#5292014#5252016#7112017

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#5562012#3722013#6072016

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#5382017#7702019#7332022

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#7432020#7482021#7582022

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#5992017#5402018#6092021

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#4552012#4442013#3412014

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3722019#4252020#5292021

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#7012015#6172016#4582017

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3092008#3512009#3302010

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3492016#3692019#3572023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3742015#5172016#5852021

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2812011#3602012#3252015

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#8422013#7582014#6622015

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#2902010#3312013#5702015

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2102010#2242011#2542014

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1672010#3672013#3962018

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2342007#1962008#1782010

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1872006#2292008#1922010

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1672008#2402010#2152011

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2252010#2042012#2642018

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#2342015#2162017#1912020

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1922005#1812007#2182015

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1792004#2062011#1772012

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1342002#962003#1402010

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2621999#2672002#2402008

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1162002#1702009

Popularity Rankings for Jakob in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#12020#22021#42022

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#142021#62022#202023

Popularity in Greenland

Greenland flagGreenland#112019#112020#102021

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#192021#172022#192023

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#382008#1272022#1522023

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#382021#702022#972023

Popularity in Denmark

Denmark flagDenmark#442015#422016#462017

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#1462020#1722021#1672022

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#2022020#2002021#1802022

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#3722021#6512022#2782023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3432013#2812014#4142022

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#3842021#3362022#4462023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3462017#4592018#4642020

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4642019#4262020#3662023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#7492018#7642019#5562020

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#6742019#8212020#7292021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Jakob a Name for Boys or Girls?

Jakob is primarily a name given to boys.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Jakob

Jakob in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Jakob Dylan (Musician, born 1969): American rock singer and songwriter, known for leading the band The Wallflowers.
  • Jakob Ingebrigtsen (Athlete, born 2000): Norwegian runner, famous for winning European Championships in middle-distance events.
  • Jakob Pöltl (Basketball Player, born 1995): Austrian NBA player known for his play with the San Antonio Spurs.
  • Jakob Fugger (Banker, 1459-1525): Influential German banker and merchant from the Renaissance era.
  • Jakob Johnson (American Football Player, born 1994): German-American NFL fullback for the New England Patriots.
  • "Jakob the Liar" (1999 Film): Jakob is a shopkeeper in a WWII Polish ghetto who spreads hope through fictional news reports .
  • St. Jakob in Defereggen, Tyrol, Austria: A neighborhood in Tyrol with a small population, situated in a mountainous area with access to various outdoor activities and scenic landscapes .
  • Von Jakob Winery & Brewery, Alto Pass, Illinois, USA: A combined winery and brewery on the Shawnee Wine Trail, offering a selection of wines, beers, and a picturesque view of Southern Illinois .
  • Jakob Tower, Bhola Island, Bangladesh: The tallest watchtower in Bangladesh, offering panoramic views.

Similar Names to Jakob

  • Yakov
  • Iakob
  • Jacek
  • Jacinto
  • Jacopo

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