Jakob

Boy's name

Jakob 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 190 Falling
Peak year 2001

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Jakob Dylan - Musician, lead singer of The Wallflowers.
  • Jakob Fugger - German banker and merchant during the Renaissance.
  • Jakob Nielsen - Usability expert, web design pioneer.
  • Jakob Wassermann - Austrian writer, known for his novels.
  • Jakob von Uexküll - Founder of the Right Livelihood Award.
  • Jakob Böhme - German mystic, philosopher, and theologian.
  • Jakob Augstein - German journalist, founder of Der Freitag.
  • Jakob Lorber - Austrian Christian mystic and writer.
  • Jakob Mähren - Swedish footballer, played for AIK Fotboll.
  • Jakob Schubert - Austrian professional rock climber, World Champion.

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