Yackov Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationYAH-kov / ˈjɑː.kɔv

Hebrew; Slavic

Meaning

Hebrew: 'supplanter'; Slavic: 'Jacob'

Historical & Cultural Background

Yackov is a variant of the name Jacob, which has significant roots in both Hebrew and Slavic cultures. In Hebrew tradition, Jacob is a patriarch in the Bible, known for his twelve sons who became the leaders of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name has been widely used across various cultures and languages, often symbolizing a strong familial connection. In Slavic regions, Yackov is a common form that reflects the cultural adaptation of the name.

Trend Summary

Yackov is less common in the U.S. but reflects a growing interest in unique and culturally rich names.

Similar Names

IsaacEliakimZacharyMordechaiAsherSamuelLeviEzraNoahMicah

Variants

  • Yakob
  • Yakov
  • Jacov

International Variants

  • Yaakov (Hebrew)
  • Jakob (German)
  • Jacques (French)
  • Giacomo (Italian)
  • Iakov (Russian)

Famous people named Yackov

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Fictional characters named Yackov

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Sibling Suggestions

YakovJacobYacovJakobYakovlev

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Yackov was first seen in the United States in 1998. Yackov has ranked as high as #1260 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Yackov has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Yackov

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
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