Jacob: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
The one who seizes opportunity, a name steeped in biblical ambition.
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #17
- Peak
- #1 in 2000
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Jacob Means
Jacob is a boy name of Hebrew origin. The one who seizes opportunity, a name steeped in biblical ambition.
How Popular Jacob Is
Jacob currently ranks #17 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1 in 2000. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Jacob
- Jacob was the number one boy name in America for an unprecedented 14 consecutive years (1999 to 2012).
- The biblical Jacob was the father of the twelve tribes of Israel.
- The Twilight series brought Jacob back into the spotlight in the 2000s.
Names Like Jacob
Other Hebrew names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Jacob
Hebrew names that pair well as a brother or sister to Jacob.
Questions About Jacob
What does Jacob mean?
Jacob is a boy name of Hebrew origin. The one who seizes opportunity, a name steeped in biblical ambition.
How popular is Jacob?
Jacob currently ranks #17 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1 in 2000. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Jacob come from?
Jacob comes from Hebrew roots. Jacob was the number one boy name in America for an unprecedented 14 consecutive years (1999 to 2012).
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