Yaacov
yah-AH-kov
Popularity
#14136
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
127
Peak Year
#10 in 2000
First Recorded
1979
Style
Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Yaacov is a Hebrew name, a variant of Jacob, meaning "supplanter" or "holder of the heel."
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Yaacov Herzog
Israeli diplomat and legal scholar
Yaacov Dorchin
Israeli sculptor and artist
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