Yaakov

Meaning of Yaakov

Yaakov means "supplanter" or "held by the heel."

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

Popularity of Yaakov

After ranking as high as #950 in 2021, Yaakov has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Yaakov

• Jacob Zuma
  Former President of South Africa
• Jacob Tremblay
  Canadian actor
• Jacob Batalon
  American actor
• Jacob Artist
  American actor
• Jacob Pitts
  American actor

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Questions about the name Yaakov

What does the name Yaakov mean?

Yaakov means yaakov means "supplanter" or "held by the heel.", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Yaakov?

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

When was Yaakov most popular?

Yaakov peaked at #950 in 2021.