Gender: Male
Origin: Dutch
Meaning: Supplanter, Held by the Heel
Pronunciation: juh-KOH-buhs, /dʒəˈkoʊbʌs/, JH AH K OW B AH S
Popularity Rank: #17,457
Derived from the Latin name Iacobus, which is a variant of Jacob. It means 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel.' Jacobus has been used as a given name in various European countries, especially in Dutch and Afrikaans-speaking regions.
The name Jacobus is of Dutch origin and means Supplanter, Held by the Heel. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Jacobus is commonly found in South Africa, Netherlands, Namibia, and 29 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: juh-KOH-buhs
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /dʒəˈkoʊbʌs/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: JH AH K OW B AH S
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Jacobus is recorded 2,463 times globally, ranking it as the 17,457th most common name worldwide.
Jacobus is most prevalent in South Africa, with 1,956 occurrences, making it the 1,112th most popular name in the country.
In South Africa, the name Jacobus is found among 1 in every 1199 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | #1,112 | 1 : 1,199 |
| Netherlands | #2,078 | 1 : 1,308 |
| Namibia | #646 | 1 : 1,655 |
| Belgium | #7,035 | 1 : 9,626 |
| United States of America | #46,868 | 1 : 72,364 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Jacobus from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: July 4, 2024 01:42 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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