Jacoby

Meaning of Jacoby

Jacoby means "supplanter." It's related to the name Jacob, which comes from the idea of someone who grabs or takes over.

Jacoby has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Jacoby

After ranking as high as #423 in 2008, Jacoby has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Jacoby

• Jacoby Ellsbury
  Former MLB outfielder
• Jacoby Jones
  Former NFL wide receiver
• Jacoby Brissett
  NFL quarterback
• Jacoby Shaddix
  Singer, Papa Roach
• Jacoby Ford
  Former NFL wide receiver

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Questions about the name Jacoby

What does the name Jacoby mean?

Jacoby means jacoby means "supplanter." it's related to the name jacob, which comes from the idea of someone who grabs or takes over, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Jacoby a boy's or a girl's name?

Jacoby is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Jacoby?

Jacoby did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Jacoby most popular?

Jacoby peaked at #423 in 2008.