Yakov
Meaning
variant of Jacob, traditionally 'supplanter, holder of the heel'
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Yakov peaked in the 2000s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Yakov
Most people given the name Yakov 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 Yakov deep dive
Whether you’re naming a baby or exploring your own name’s history, this is a personal letter, not a list: where Yakov truly comes from, how it traveled, and what a century of records reveals. If you have grown a tree on nametree, it also considers how Yakov fits with your family’s names and surname.
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