Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Supplanter, Held by the Heel, Heel Grabber
Pronunciation: JAY-kub, /ˈdʒeɪkəb/, JH EY K AH B
Popularity Rank: #688
From the Hebrew name יַעֲקֹב (Ya'aqov) meaning "holder of the heel" or "supplanter". In the Old Testament Jacob was the son of Isaac and Rebecca and the father of the twelve founders of the twelve tribes of Israel.
The name Jacob is of Hebrew origin and means Supplanter, Held by the Heel, Heel Grabber, One who Supplants. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Jacob is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, South Africa, and 95 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: JAY-kub
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈdʒeɪkəb/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: JH EY K AH B
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
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At NamesLook, the name Jacob is recorded 87,845 times globally, ranking it as the 688th most common name worldwide.
Jacob is most prevalent in United States of America, with 38,465 occurrences, making it the 117th most popular name in the country.
In Denmark, the name Jacob is found among 1 in every 31 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #117 | 1 : 47 |
| United Kingdom | #253 | 1 : 70 |
| South Africa | #286 | 1 : 391 |
| Nigeria | #281 | 1 : 255 |
| Canada | #148 | 1 : 116 |
| Netherlands | #346 | 1 : 139 |
| Denmark | #25 | 1 : 31 |
| Mexico | #916 | 1 : 505 |
| Israel | #574 | 1 : 254 |
| Sweden | #180 | 1 : 79 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Jacob from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 21, 2024 10:26 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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