Jaccob
Jaccob is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Supplanter, or held by the heel.
Origin and history
Jaccob is a variant spelling of the classic biblical name Jacob. Derived from Hebrew roots, it traditionally translates to 'supplanter' or 'he who grips the heel'. In the United States, it is a rare alternate spelling compared to the overwhelmingly popular Jacob.
Popularity in the United States
629 babies in the United States have been named Jaccob since 1880. It ranks #4047 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- CA (78 %)
- TX (22 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 49 |
| 1990-2000 | 260 |
| 2000-2010 | 202 |
| 2010-2019 | 113 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Nicknames
Jake, Coby, Jay
Fun facts
- The double 'c' spelling is relatively rare, used in only a fraction of the total births attributed to the traditional name Jacob.
- Shares its direct etymological origin with Jacob, a central figure in the Genesis narrative.