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Boy Name

Yakov

"Supplanter, from the Hebrew Jacob meaning to hold the heel"

Ranked #1225 for boys

About the Name Yakov

Meaning

Supplanter, from the Hebrew Jacob meaning to hold the heel

Origin

Hebrew

Gender

Boy

First Letter

Y

Boy Rank

#1225

Yakov is a boy name of Hebrew origin. The name means "Supplanter, from the Hebrew Jacob meaning to hold the heel" and Currently ranked #1225 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with Y or explore other Hebrew names.

Popularity Over Time

#18
1950
#18
1960
#95
1970
#205
1980
#395
1990
#721
2000
#1074
2010
#665
2020

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

Famous People Named Yakov

  • YS Yakov Smirnoff (comedian)

Names Similar to Yakov

Jacob

Boy

Supplanter or holder of the heel, representing perseverance.

Jakob

Boy

Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
5
Starts with
Y
Origin
Hebrew

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