Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Supplanter, Held by the Heel, Form of Jacob
Pronunciation: Y AA K AH V
Popularity Rank: #32,107
The name Yaakov is of Hebrew origin and means Supplanter, Held by the Heel, Form of Jacob, He who Supplants. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Yaakov is commonly found in Israel, Palestine, United States of America, and 25 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: Y AA K AH V
Y: Pronounce as in "yes" (Y EH S)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
V: Pronounce as in "van" (V AE N)
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At NamesLook, the name Yaakov is recorded 1,095 times globally, ranking it as the 32,107th most common name worldwide.
Yaakov is most prevalent in Israel, with 510 occurrences, making it the 1,405th most popular name in the country.
In Israel, the name Yaakov is found among 1 in every 635 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | #1,405 | 1 : 635 |
| Palestine | #2,048 | 1 : 1,272 |
| United States of America | #8,555 | 1 : 7,266 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Yaakov from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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