Yeicob Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: YAY-kob //ˈjeɪ.kɒb//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: He will establish (Hebrew); variant of Jacob (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Yeicob is a variant of the 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, making him a foundational figure in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions. The name was later rendered in Greek as Iakobos (Ἰάκωβος) and subsequently in Latin as Iacobus, which influenced its forms in various European languages, including Old French as Jacque and Middle English as Jacob.
Historically, Jacob is known for his role in the biblical narrative, particularly for his dream of a ladder reaching to heaven and for wrestling with an angel, events that are pivotal in the Genesis account. The name gained further prominence through its association with several saints, including Saint James, who is considered one of the apostles of Jesus.
The translation of the Bible into Latin (the Vulgate) and later into English, notably the King James Bible in the early 17th century, helped solidify the name's presence in Christian contexts. Culturally, the name Jacob has been associated with themes of struggle and perseverance, reflecting the biblical figure's complex life journey.
The name has also been linked to various traditions and folklore, often symbolizing strength and resilience. In some cultures, diminutive forms such as Jake or Jaco have emerged, showcasing the name's adaptability across different linguistic and cultural landscapes.
Overall, Yeicob, as a variant of Jacob, carries with it a rich tapestry of historical and cultural significance that has endured through centuries.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Yeicob was first seen in the United States in 2015.
Yeicob has ranked as high as #1346 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Yeicob has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Yeicob 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 Yeicob was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Yeicob
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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 Yeicob.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2015 | 8 |