Jaakob
“A Hebrew name with cultural significance”
Hebrew origin · Unisex name
#1990US 2023
10Births / yr
→Stable
Top 1.5%Percentile
What does Jaakob mean and where does it come from?
Jaakob is a name found across Hebrew cultures, with deep roots in regional naming traditions.
Cultural significance
Jaakob carries the heritage of Hebrew tradition and has been used across generations in its culture of origin.
Peak popularity
Reached #1990 in 2015 — currently #1990 in the US.
What middle names flow best with Jaakob?
Jaakob works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
Jaakob Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Jaakob Rose
Floral · soft ending
Jaakob Mae
Sweet · timeless
Jaakob Claire
French influence · crisp
Jaakob Jane
Literary · strong
Jaakob Skye
Modern · airy feel
How popular is Jaakob right now?
Holding steady — currently #1990 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
Jaakob is exceptionally rare — it does not appear in US Social Security records, meaning fewer than 5 babies per year have received this name.
What are good nicknames for Jaakob?
CATALAN
Jaumet
CROATIAN
Jakša
DANISH
IbJeppe
DUTCH
CobusCoosJaapKobeKobusKoosSjakie
Famous people named Jaakob
J(
Jaakob (historical figure)
Jaakob bore this name in the Biblical tradition, reflecting its deep roots in Hebrew scripture and culture.
J(
Jaakob (historical community leader)
Jaakob led communities across the ancient Near East who passed this name through generations.
J(
Jaakob (historical figure)
Jaakob bore this name in the Biblical tradition, reflecting its deep roots in Hebrew scripture and culture.
What names sound and feel like Jaakob?
Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Jaakob also consider these
How is Jaakob written in other languages?
Gender variants of Jaakob
Zhaklina BULGARIANŽaklina CROATIANBine DANISHJacobine DANISHCoba DUTCHJacoba DUTCHJacobina DUTCHJacobine DUTCHJacomina DUTCHMina DUTCHBRITISH(Jacquetta ENGLISHJacqui ENGLISHJaci ENGLISHJackalyn ENGLISHJacki ENGLISHJackie ENGLISHJacklyn ENGLISHJaclyn ENGLISHJacqueline ENGLISHJacquelyn ENGLISHJaki ENGLISHJakki ENGLISHJaqueline ENGLISHJaquelyn ENGLISHJaye ENGLISHJayla ENGLISHJaylen ENGLISHJaylene ENGLISHJaylin ENGLISHJaylyn ENGLISHJacqueline FRENCHJacquette FRENCHGiacoma ITALIANGiacomina ITALIANMina LIMBURGISHZhaklina MACEDONIANJacobine NORWEGIANŻaklina POLISHBRAZILIAN(Jaqueline PORTUGUESEJamesina SCOTTISHŽaklina SERBIANJaime ENGLISHJaimie ENGLISHJameson ENGLISHJami ENGLISHJamie ENGLISHJamison ENGLISHJayma ENGLISHJayme ENGLISHHamish SCOTTISH
Common questions about the name Jaakob
What does the name Jaakob mean?
Jaakob means "A Hebrew name with cultural significance" — a name rooted in Hebrew tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Jaakob?
Jaakob is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Jaakob?
Jaakob originates from Hebrew tradition. Hebrew names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
Is Jaakob a common or rare name?
Jaakob is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.
Is Jaakob more of a girl or boy name?
Jaakob is a genuinely unisex name used for both boys and girls. The unisex quality makes it particularly versatile for modern families.
Parents who viewed Jaakob also looked at…
Based on what other parents saved alongside Jaakob