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Jacques

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Popularity

#2375

falling

Letters

7

Syllables

1

Origin

French

Total Births

9,894

Peak Year

#180 in 1990

First Recorded

1888

Style

Sophisticated & Formal, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

The French form of Jacob, derived from the Hebrew name Yaakov, meaning "supplanter".

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Jacques Cousteau

    French naval officer, explorer, conservationist

  • Jacques Chirac

    Former President of France

Nicknames

JacqueJack

Spelling Variations

JacobJacoboJakob

Similar Names

Jean-PierrePierreAndreLaurent

Personality Traits

IntelligentCharmingSophisticatedCreative

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