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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Supplanter (traditional gloss for Jacob)
- Origin
- Italian
- Gender
- Primarily used for boys
- Pronunciation
- JAH-koh-moh
Giacomo is the Italian form of Jacob, pronounced JAH-koh-moh. It is traditionally glossed as 'supplanter,' but that is a Biblical-wordplay gloss rather than a certain etymology, and some scholars propose an original meaning closer to 'may God protect.'
Meaning & Origin of Giacomo
Meaning: Supplanter (traditional gloss for Jacob).
Origin: Italian.
A common claim: Widely glossed as 'supplanter' Actually: 'Supplanter' is the traditional Biblical-wordplay gloss rather than a certain etymology; some scholars propose an original theophoric meaning closer to 'may God protect.'
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Giacomo
JAH-koh-mohIPA /ˈdʒaːkomo/
Popularity of Giacomo
Giacomo is a rare name in the U.S.: it ranked #3282 in 2024, with 36 babies given the name. Its peak was back in 1914, when it ranked #1312 with 21 babies.
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FAQ
What does the name Giacomo mean?
Supplanter (traditional gloss for Jacob). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Giacomo?
Giacomo is pronounced JAH-koh-moh (IPA: /ˈdʒaːkomo/).
Is Giacomo a popular name right now?
Giacomo peaked at #1312 in 1914 and is ranked #3282 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1912–2024.)
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