Jacob

Boy's name

Jacob is a Hebrew name derived from the Old Testament. It means "supplanter" or "holder of the heel."

Meaning Supplanter
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 6,496 Falling
Peak year 1998

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Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Jacob Tremblay - Actor known for "Room" and "Wonder."
  • Jacob Elordi - Actor in "The Kissing Booth" series.
  • Jacob Sartorius - Singer and social media influencer.
  • Jacob Collier - Grammy-winning musician and composer.
  • Jacob Batalon - Actor in "Spider-Man" films.
  • Jacob Anderson - Actor and musician in "Game of Thrones."
  • Jacob Latimore - Actor and singer.
  • Jacob Whitesides - Singer-songwriter and social media personality.
  • Jacob Pitts - Actor in "Justified" and "EuroTrip."
  • Jacob Artist - Actor in "Glee" and "Quantico."

Brothers for Jacob

Boy names closely related to Jacob

Sisters for Jacob

Girl names closely related to Jacob

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Jacob

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