Jacoby

Boy's name

Jacoby is a variant of the name Jacob, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yaakov, meaning "supplanter" or "holder of the heel."

Meaning Supplanter
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 146 Falling
Peak year 2008

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Jacoby Ellsbury - Baseball player, World Series champion.
  • Jacoby Brissett - NFL quarterback, Indianapolis Colts.
  • Jacoby Shaddix - Lead singer of rock band Papa Roach.
  • Jacoby Jones - NFL wide receiver, Super Bowl champion.
  • Jacoby Ford - Former NFL wide receiver, track athlete.
  • Jacoby Glenn - NFL cornerback, Chicago Bears.
  • Jacoby Shepherd - American football player, Kansas City Chiefs.
  • Jacoby Briscoe - American football player, Green Bay Packers.
  • Jacoby Boren - American football player, Ohio State Buckeyes.

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