Yaakov
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Supplanter, heel-grabber, may God protect
Origin: Hebrew
Popularity: Ranked #1025 in 2025 with 218 babies born.
History: The original Hebrew form of Jacob. In the Bible, Yaakov grasped his twin brother Esau's heel at birth. He later wrestled with an angel and was renamed Israel. It is the standard form used in Jewish communities.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Yaakov? About 1 in 15,268 babies born in 2025 were named Yaakov, or roughly 0.6 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Yaakov
What does the name Yaakov mean?
Yaakov means “Supplanter, heel-grabber, may God protect” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Yaakov?
Yaakov has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Supplanter, heel-grabber, may God protect”.
How popular is Yaakov?
Yaakov ranked #1024 in 2025 — given to 218 babies that year.
When was Yaakov most popular?
Yaakov peaked in 2021 with 237 babies registered that year.
Is Yaakov a boy or girl name?
Yaakov is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Yaakovs in registered births are male.
Is the name Yaakov rising or falling in popularity?
Yaakov has risen 78 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #1102 in 2020 to #1024 in 2025.
How long has Yaakov been recorded?
Yaakov appears in birth records across 74 years — from 1948 through 2025.