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Boy Name

Jacob

"Supplanter, holder of the heel"

Ranked #17 for boys

About the Name Jacob

Meaning

Supplanter, holder of the heel

Origin

Hebrew

Gender

Boy

First Letter

J

Boy Rank

#17

Jacob is a boy name of Hebrew origin. The name means "Supplanter, holder of the heel" and is currently ranked #17 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with J or explore other Hebrew names.

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Popularity Over Time

#210
1950
#160
1960
#95
1970
#22
1980
#1
1990
#1
2000
#4
2010
#17
2020

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

Famous People Named Jacob

  • JL Jacob Lawrence
  • JT Jacob Tremblay

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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
5
Starts with
J
Origin
Hebrew

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