Jakel Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJAY-kel / /ˈdʒeɪ.kəl/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: God will protect; English: variant of Jacob
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jakel is derived from the Hebrew name Yaakov, which means 'to follow' or 'to supplant.' It has been used in various cultures, often as a variant of Jacob. In English-speaking countries, it is considered a modern or creative spelling of Jacob. The name has gained some popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States.
Trend Summary
Jakel has seen a modest rise in usage in the United States in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jacal
- Jakel
International Variants
- Yaakov (Hebrew)
- Jacques (French)
- Jakob (German)
Famous people named Jakel
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Fictional characters named Jakel
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jakel was first seen in the United States in 1994. Jakel has ranked as high as #1365 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in Mississippi. In the past 5 years the name Jakel has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jakel (2009)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MS | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 7 |