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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.

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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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#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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Baby Name Lists That Include Jacob

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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

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