Jeycob Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JAY-kob //ˈdʒeɪ.kɒb//
Origin: English; Hebrew
Meaning: Supplanter (Hebrew); Variant of Jacob (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jeycob is a variant of the more widely recognized name Jacob, which has its roots in the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (יעקב), meaning "to follow" or "to supplant." This name appears in the Hebrew Bible, where Jacob is a significant patriarch, the son of Isaac and Rebecca, and the grandson of Abraham. The name was transliterated into Greek as Iakobos (Ἰάκωβος) and subsequently into Latin as Iacobus.
The Old French form, Jacop, eventually influenced the English version Jacob, which became prevalent in medieval England, particularly after the Norman Conquest in the 11th century. Throughout history, the name Jacob has been borne by numerous notable figures, including biblical characters and saints.
In the Christian tradition, Jacob is recognized for his role in the Book of Genesis, where he is known for his dream of a ladder reaching to heaven and for wrestling with an angel. The name's significance was further cemented in the Christian context through its appearance in the New Testament, where it is associated with several apostles and early church figures.
The King James Bible, published in 1611, also contributed to the name's enduring presence in English-speaking cultures. Culturally, the name Jacob has been associated with themes of perseverance and transformation, reflecting the biblical narrative of Jacob's life, including his eventual renaming to Israel, which means "he who struggles with God." This transformation has led to the name being embraced in various forms across different cultures and languages, with Jeycob representing a modern variant that retains the original's essence while offering a contemporary twist.
The name's historical and biblical roots have allowed it to resonate across generations, symbolizing strength and resilience.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jeycob was first seen in the United States in 2012.
Jeycob has ranked as high as #1330 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Texas, and New York.
In the past 5 years the name Jeycob has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jeycob 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 Jeycob was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Jeycob (2024)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
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 Jeycob.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 30 |
| 2023 | 27 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2012 | 5 |