Jekobe Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: jeh-KOH-bee /dʒəˈkoʊbi/
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: God will establish; English: variant of Jacob
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jekobe is a variant of the name Jacob, which has its roots in the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (יעקב), meaning "to follow" or "to supplant." The name appears in the Hebrew Bible, where Jacob is a significant patriarch, the son of Isaac and Rebecca, and the grandson of Abraham. The biblical Jacob is known for his twelve sons, who became the progenitors of the twelve tribes of Israel.
The name was later transliterated into Greek as Iakobos (Ἰάκωβος) and subsequently into Latin as Iacobus, which influenced its forms in various European languages. During the Middle Ages, the name Jacob became popular in Christian contexts, particularly due to the veneration of Saint James, who is often identified with Jacob in the New Testament.
The name was widely used in various forms across Europe, including Jacques in French, Giacomo in Italian, and James in English. The King James Version of the Bible, published in 1611, further solidified the name's presence in English-speaking cultures, as it included references to Jacob in both the Old and New Testaments.
Culturally, the name Jacob has been associated with themes of struggle and perseverance, reflecting the biblical narrative of Jacob wrestling with an angel. This symbolism has contributed to the name's enduring significance in various traditions.
The variant Jekobe, while less common, retains the same foundational meaning and cultural resonance as its predecessor. The name's historical lineage and its connections to biblical narratives underscore its importance in religious and cultural contexts throughout history.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jekobe was first seen in the United States in 2003.
Jekobe has ranked as high as #1315 nationally, which occurred in 2003, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Jekobe has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jekobe 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 Jekobe was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Jekobe
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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 Jekobe.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2003 | 6 |