Jakob
Meaning: Supplanter, may God protect
Origin: Hebrew (via Danish)
Gender: Boy
Rank in Denmark: #28
Total births: 9,194
History: Jakob is the Danish-German spelling of Jacob. Both forms are used in Denmark.
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| Current rank (2024) | #36 |
| Babies named Jakob in 2024 | 39 |
| Total recorded in Denmark | 9,194 |
| Peak year | 1997 (415 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #12 |
| Years in records | 1985–2024 (40 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 4 spots |
Frequently asked about Jakob
What does the name Jakob mean?
Jakob means “Supplanter, may God protect” from Hebrew (via Danish) roots.
What is the origin of the name Jakob?
Jakob has Hebrew (via Danish) origin. The traditional meaning is “Supplanter, may God protect”.
How popular is Jakob in Denmark?
Jakob ranked #36 in Denmark in 2024 — given to 39 babies that year.
When was Jakob most popular?
Jakob peaked in 1997 with 415 babies registered that year in Denmark.
Is Jakob a boy or girl name?
Jakob is predominantly a boys' name in Denmark — over 90% of Jakobs in registered births are male.
How long has Jakob been recorded in Denmark?
Jakob appears in birth records in Denmark across 40 years — from 1985 through 2024.