Jakob

Rank 986th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Jakob was 986th most popular baby name for boys and 2,054th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 226 babies were named Jakob in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 14,925 babies in the United States were named Jakob. Today, the average age of someone named Jakob is around 21 to 23 years old.

The name "Jakob" is not common today.

Nicknames for Jakob include Jake and Jak.

Jakob Meaning & Origin

Jakob is a variant of Jacob, which has Hebrew origins meaning "supplanter" or "he who follows after", often connoting perseverance and determination.

The name Jakob is described as charismatic, adventurous and loyal.

Pronunciation

Jakob is pronounced ja-kob in English. The name Jakob has 5 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Jakob

  • A fun fact about the name Jakob is that it has been borne by several notable people in fields such as sports, entertainment, and literature. In sports, Jakob Fuglsang is a famous Danish cyclist. In the field of music, Jakob Dylan is an American singer and songwriter who is the lead singer of the rock band The Wallflowers.

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Geography

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