Meaning
supplanter, usurper
Origin
Jakob is a name of Hebrew origin, rooted in biblical tradition.
It appears in our records across 13 countries (AT, CH, CZ, DE, DK, GB, HU, IT, NL, NO, PL, SE, US).
Style
- classic
- traditional
- strong
- religious
- international
- masculine
Famous people named Jakob
- Jacob from the Bible
- Jacob (Biblical patriarch)
Variations
Jakub, James, James (English), Jacques (French), Jacopo (Italian), Jakub (PL), James (English adaptation), Jakob (German/Danish/Norwegian/Swedish), Jacobo (Spanish/Italian)
Nicknames
Jack
Popularity
Jakob appears in 13 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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