Jacob

"Supplanter, holder of the heel"

♂ Male · Hebrew
biblical classic timeless

📖 About Jacob

Jacob is a timeless Hebrew name from the Old Testament, meaning 'supplanter.' It was the most popular US boys' name from 1999 to 2012.

📍 Details

  • OriginHebrew
  • Gender♂ Male
  • MeaningSupplanter, holder of the heel

🔀 Variants & Related Names

JakobJacoboGiacomoJaime

⭐ Famous People

  • Jacob Grimm
  • Jake Gyllenhaal

📊 Popularity Over Time

🇺🇸 United States

2020s
#22
2010s
#4
2000s
#1

🇦🇺 Australia

2020s
#18