What does the name Jakob mean?

The name Jakob means "Supplanter".

What is the origin of the name Jakob?

Jakob is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 190 babies were named Jakob in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Jakob is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 190 ↘

All-Time Total: 31,821

Peak Year: 2001

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

Boy names closely related to Jakob

Mark Noah Benjamin Isaac Caleb Andrew Alexander Troy

Girl names closely related to Jakob

Emma Sophia Abigail Olivia Alena Aviana Arya Reina

Names with similar meaning to Jakob

Coby Jacob Jacoby Jaime Jaimie Jakobe Jakub James

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