Names Starting With J
BoyHebrew#11 in 2025
Jacob
Jacob is a boys' name of Hebrew origin meaning “supplanter; one who follows at the heel.” It ranked #11 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
JAY-kub
meaning & origin
The name Jacob means “supplanter; one who follows at the heel.” It comes from the Hebrew language tradition.
From the Hebrew Yaakov, meaning he who supplants or grabs the heel. In the Bible, Jacob was the patriarch who wrestled with an angel and fathered the twelve tribes of Israel. Jacob was America's most popular boys' name from 1999 to 2012.
popularity over time
#132020
#122021
#112022
#112023
#112024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #11 |
| 2023 | #11 |
| 2022 | #11 |
| 2021 | #12 |
| 2020 | #13 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Jacob
- Jacob (biblical patriarch)
- Jacob Black (Twilight character)
- Jacob deGrom (baseball player)
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