Yaakov

Boy's name

Yaakov is a Hebrew name derived from the root word "akev," meaning "heel" or "supplanter." It is also associated with the biblical figure Jacob.

Meaning Supplanter
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 230 Rising
Peak year 2021

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Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Yaakov Agam - Israeli sculptor known for kinetic art.
  • Yaakov Peri - Israeli politician and former Shin Bet director.
  • Yaakov Smirnoff - Ukrainian-American comedian and actor.
  • Yaakov Yitzchak Horowitz - Polish rabbi and Torah commentator.
  • Yaakov Neeman - Israeli lawyer and former Minister of Justice.
  • Yaakov Dori - Israeli military leader and first IDF Chief of Staff.
  • Yaakov Kedmi - Israeli intelligence expert and commentator.
  • Yaakov Hodorov - Israeli basketball player and coach.
  • Yaakov Yitzhak Rabinowicz - Polish Hasidic rabbi and author.
  • Yaakov Shwekey - American Orthodox Jewish singer.

Brothers for Yaakov

Boy names closely related to Yaakov

Yehoshua Dovid Eliyahu Yeshaya Shmuel Gershon Avigdor Ahmet

Sisters for Yaakov

Girl names closely related to Yaakov

Avigayil Tova Tzipora Nechama Ahuva Ita Bluma Rochel

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Yaakov

Coby Jacob Jacoby Jaime Jaimie Jakob Jakobe Jakub

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