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Jacob Meaning and Origin
Jacob is Hebrew given name meaning that supplants, undermines; the heel.
Jacob is a name that's been used by parents who are considering boy baby names.
Jacob is currently #24 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2021.
Famous people named Jacob are Jacob Doyle, Jacob, Jacob Margido Esp.
Jacob is a 5 letters name with 2 syllables.
Jacob
Jacob name meaning
that supplants, undermines; the heel
Jacob name origin
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Popularity
Jacob is ranked #24 most popular baby boy name in 2021
Gender chart
In 2021, 100% of babies named Jacob were boys
Name popularity in the US
Name popularity in Canada
Celebrities named Jacob
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Jacob - FAQ
What is the meaning of the name Jacob?
The meaning of the name Jacob is that supplants, undermines; the heel.
What is the origin of the name Jacob?
The origin of the name Jacob is Hebrew .
Is Jacob a girl or boy name?
The name Jacob is a masculine name. According to our statistics, 99.90% of babies called Jacob were boys, 0.10% of babies called Jacob were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Jacob?
According to statistics, Jacob is ranked 24th most popular boy name in the US, in 2021.
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