Yaakov
yah-AH-kov
Popularity
#978
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
5,770
Peak Year
#237 in 2021
First Recorded
1948
Style
Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Yaakov is the Hebrew form of Jacob, meaning 'supplanter' or 'held by the heel'. It is a significant name in the Bible.
Numerology
The Seeker
Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Famous Namesakes
Yaakov Agam
Israeli sculptor and visual artist
Yaakov Herzog
Israeli diplomat and jurist
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