What origin is the name Jaakov?

Jaakov comes from International naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Jaakov?

Names from the same international tradition pair naturally with Jaakov — for example Nautica, Arica, Laisha. You can browse more on our international names page.

Is it Jaakov or Jaakow?

Both spellings are used. Jaakov means "Supplanter"; Jaakow is listed with the meaning "Supplanter". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live. Other spellings: Jakov.

Jaakov

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Jaakov

Boy

International

2 syllables

Jaakov is an International boy's name meaning "Supplanter".

Jaakov is a boy's name of International origin meaning "Supplanter". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: International
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Jaakov mean?

Supplanter

How popular is Jaakov?

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

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What does Jaakov mean?

Jaakov is a boy name of International origin meaning "Supplanter".

How popular is Jaakov?

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