Yaakov
Meaning
“Hebrew form of Jacob, meaning supplanter”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Yaakov peaked in the 2020s.
See popularity in Brazil
Popularity in Brazil
20 people · the #124,180 first name in Brazil · median age 7
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Yaakov
Most people given the name Yaakov in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Yaakov deep dive
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