Yaakov (Jacob): Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Yaakov (Jacob) – Meaning: Heel-catcher or supplanter – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Boy


Yaakov (Jacob) is a Hebrew boy's name meaning “Heel-catcher or supplanter”. It appears in our list of 200+ Hebrew Baby Boy Names — Strong, Ancient, and Rich With Meaning.

Meaning & Origin of Yaakov (Jacob)

Meaning: Heel-catcher or supplanter.

Origin: Hebrew.

Popularity of Yaakov (Jacob)

Yaakov (Jacob) doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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