Jaycob
Jaycob is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Supplanter, or held by the heel.
Origin and history
Jaycob is a contemporary spelling variant of the classic biblical name Jacob. Derived from Hebrew roots, it historically means 'supplanter' or 'held by the heel.' In the United States, it serves as a phonetic alternative to one of the most enduring masculine names.
Popularity in the United States
4,519 babies in the United States have been named Jaycob since 1880. It ranks #1843 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1447.
States where it is most popular
- CA (31.3 %)
- TX (17.4 %)
- NY (12 %)
- FL (8.7 %)
- NJ (4.8 %)
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 | 93 |
| 1990-2000 | 613 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,431 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,893 |
| 2020-2029 | 489 |
Famous people named Jaycob
- Jaycob Megna: ice hockey player, athlete
Nicknames
Jake, Jay
Fun facts
- Jaycob uses the letter 'y' to make the long 'a' vowel sound explicit while retaining the traditional pronunciation.
- The traditional root name Jacob originates from the Hebrew patriarch who was later named Israel.