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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Supplanter, heel-grasper
- Origin
- Cornish (form of James)
- Gender
- Primarily used for boys
- Pronunciation
- JAY-goh
Jago is a Cornish form of James, pronounced JAY-goh, and it carries the meanings "supplanter" and "heel-grasper." It's a short, two-syllable name with a distinct regional root, and it reads easily once you've heard it said aloud.
Meaning & Origin of Jago
Meaning: Supplanter, heel-grasper.
Origin: Cornish (form of James).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Jago
JAY-gohIPA /ˈdʒeɪɡoʊ/
Popularity of Jago
Jago ranked #9252 in the U.S. in 2023, with 8 babies given the name. Its highest ranking in the data, which covers 2003 to 2023, was #7208 in 2020, when 11 babies were named Jago.
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FAQ
What does the name Jago mean?
Supplanter, heel-grasper. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Jago?
Jago is pronounced JAY-goh (IPA: /ˈdʒeɪɡoʊ/).
Is Jago a popular name right now?
Jago peaked at #7208 in 2020 and is ranked #9252 as of 2023. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2003–2023.)
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