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Jakob

male

Meaning

"Supplanter"

German and Scandinavian form of Jacob, retaining the biblical patriarchal association and the traditional etymological interpretation.

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Popularity History of Jakob

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1122Ranked in 2024

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#1122

Jakob was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+12

better than 2023

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

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Baby Name Lists That Include Jakob

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Quick Facts

OriginHebrew, German
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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