Jakeob Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JAY-kob //ˈdʒeɪ.kəb//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: Supplanter; English: Variant of Jacob
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jakeob is a variant of the more widely known name Jacob, which has its roots in the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (יעקב). The etymology of Ya'aqov is often interpreted to mean "holder of the heel" or "supplanter," derived from the Hebrew word "akev" (עקב), meaning "heel." This name appears in the Hebrew Bible, where Jacob is a significant patriarch, the son of Isaac and Rebecca, and the father of the twelve tribes of Israel.
The name was later transliterated into Greek as Iakobos (Ἰάκωβος) and subsequently into Latin as Jacobus, which then influenced various forms in the Romance languages, including the Old French form Jacques, before arriving in English as Jacob. Historically, the name Jacob has been borne by numerous notable figures, including saints and monarchs.
In the Christian tradition, Jacob is recognized as a key biblical figure, and his story is recounted in the Book of Genesis, which dates back to the early first millennium BCE. The name gained further prominence through the Latin Vulgate translation of the Bible in the late 4th century CE and continued to be significant in various religious texts and traditions throughout the Middle Ages.
Culturally, the name Jacob has been associated with themes of struggle and perseverance, reflecting the biblical narrative of Jacob wrestling with an angel. This story has resonated through centuries, symbolizing the human experience of striving for identity and divine favor.
The name has also inspired various diminutive forms, such as Jake, which have been used in different cultures. The enduring legacy of the name Jacob, and its variants like Jakeob, highlights its deep roots in religious and cultural history, making it a name rich with significance.
Famous people named Jakeob
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Jakeob Vorbrock is a professional soccer player best known for playing with the New York Red Bulls II and FC Cincinnati.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jakeob was first seen in the United States in 1990.
Jakeob has ranked as high as #1212 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in Colorado.
In the past 5 years the name Jakeob has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jakeob is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Jakeob was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Jakeob (1992)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CO | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Jakeob.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1993 | 15 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1990 | 5 |