How can you honor Jacob with a baby name?

To honor Jacob, you could start with Jacqueline (a feminine form), James (related form) or Jamie (an affectionate form). Choose a name below to read its meaning and story.

You can also keep Jacob as a first or middle name.

Feminine and masculine forms

Jacqueline French · Feminine form

Jacquelyn Feminine form

Jacklyn Feminine form

Jaqueline Feminine form

Jaclyn Feminine form

Other forms and languages

James Related form

Jaime Spanish

Jakob Scandinavian

Jacques French

Jacobo Spanish

Jayme Related form

Jameson A surname that comes from Jacob

Jamison A surname that comes from Jacob

Short and affectionate forms

Jamie Scottish · Affectionate form

824 US registrations in 2025.

Jake Short form

682 US registrations in 2025.

Jim Short form

38 US registrations in 2025.

Jimmie Affectionate form

35 US registrations in 2025.

Forms come from our verified name families and directly documented language links. Uncertain family links are left out. Follow a name for the full history.

Counts for these forms: US Social Security Administration, 2025. We add the published counts for girls and boys with the exact spelling. The source withholds counts below five.

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