Jacobe
Jacobe is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Supplanter, held by the heel.
Origin and history
Jacobe is a rare spelling variant of Jacob, derived from the Hebrew name Ya'akov meaning 'supplanter' or 'held by the heel'. While Jacob has consistently been one of the most popular masculine names in the United States, the Jacobe spelling remains uncommon. It provides a unique phonetic twist or alternative spelling to a classic biblical name.
Popularity in the United States
1,300 babies in the United States have been named Jacobe since 1880. It ranks #3405 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1865.
States where it is most popular
- TX (53.6 %)
- GA (11.8 %)
- LA (7.5 %)
- AL (6.4 %)
- CA (6.4 %)
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 | 40 |
| 1980-1990 | 127 |
| 1990-2000 | 314 |
| 2000-2010 | 505 |
| 2010-2019 | 252 |
| 2020-2029 | 62 |
Nicknames
Jake, Coby, Koby
Fun facts
- While Jacob spent over a decade as the number-one boys' name in the U.S., Jacobe has remained a rare alternative.
- The root name relates to the Hebrew word 'aqev' meaning heel, referencing the biblical story of Jacob grabbing Esau's heel.