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Jacob

male

Meaning

"Holder of the Heel"

From Hebrew Yaakov, traditionally interpreted as heel holder or supplanter, borne by the biblical patriarch Jacob.

Popularity History of Jacob

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#41Top 50

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank
#41

Jacob was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-6

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Jacob Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Jacob.

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Jake
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Jakey
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Coby
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Famous Jacobs

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    Jacob (Bible)
    Hebrew patriarch, son of Isaac, whose sons became the twelve tribes of Israel
  • J
    Jacob Grimm
    German linguist and folklorist, one of the Brothers Grimm

Quick Facts

OriginHebrew
Syllables2
Length5 letters