Jakob

Meaning of Jakob

Jakob means "supplanter," or "one who follows". It can also mean "to seize" or "overcome."

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

Popularity of Jakob

After ranking as high as #172 in 2001, Jakob has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Jakob

• Jakob Dylan
  American singer-songwriter
• Jakob Fugger
  German banker and merchant
• Jakob Pöltl
  Austrian professional basketball player
• Jakob Oftebro
  Norwegian actor
• Jakob Nielsen
  Danish web usability consultant

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Questions about the name Jakob

What does the name Jakob mean?

Jakob means jakob means "supplanter," or "one who follows". it can also mean "to seize" or "overcome.", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Jakob?

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

When was Jakob most popular?

Jakob peaked at #172 in 2001.