Boy Name

Jacob

"Supplanter or holder of the heel, representing perseverance."

Ranked #41 for boys

About the Name Jacob

Meaning

Supplanter or holder of the heel, representing perseverance.

Origin

Hebrew

Gender

Boy

First Letter

J

Boy Rank

#41

Girl Rank

#10576

Jacob is a boy name of Hebrew origin. The name means "Supplanter or holder of the heel, representing perseverance." and Currently ranked #41 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with J or explore other Hebrew names.

Popularity Over Time

#5405
1950
#5085
1960
#36561
1970
#124958
1980
#299001
1990
#274587
2000
#163452
2010
#38988
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Jacob

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