Boy
Jacob
“supplanter”
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- 82 of 100Very popular
- Nicknames
- Jake
About the name Jacob
Jacob is a masculine first name meaning “supplanter”, with roots in Hebrew. The name has 2 syllables. It is one of the very popular first names. Common nicknames include Jake. Its name day is on July 25.
Frequently asked about Jacob
- What does the name Jacob mean?
- The first name Jacob means “supplanter”.
- Where does the name Jacob come from?
- Jacob has its roots in Hebrew.
- Is Jacob a girls' or boys' name?
- Jacob is a masculine first name (a boys' name).
- How popular is Jacob?
- Jacob is one of the very popular first names.
- When is Jacob's name day?
- Jacob's name day is on July 25.
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