What origin is the name Jacó?

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

What are good sister names for Jacó?

Names from the same portuguese tradition pair naturally with Jacó — for example Thays, Luzia, Evora. You can browse more on our portuguese names page.

Jacó

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Jacó

Jacó

Boy

Portuguese

2 syllables

Jacó is a Portuguese boy's name meaning "Derived from Hebrew, meaning one who follows or suppresses.".

The meaning of Jacó is "Derived from Hebrew, meaning one who follows or suppresses." — a boy name of Portuguese origin. At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Portuguese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Derived from Hebrew, meaning one who follows or suppresses.

Popularity

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Quick answers about Jacó

What does Jacó mean?

Jacó is a boy name of Portuguese origin meaning "Derived from Hebrew, meaning one who follows or suppresses.".

How popular is Jacó?

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Sister names that go with Jacó

Thays Luzia Evora Girlene Kamilly Julieth

How to say Jacó

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Name numerology

5is the Chaldean number for Jacó.

Number 5 is linked with curiosity, freedom and adventure.

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Names with a similar meaning to Jacó

Jacó means "Derived from Hebrew, meaning one who follows or suppresses." — these names share that spirit.

Isabella — "Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'." (Hebrew)
Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)
Jacob — "Jacob comes from the Hebrew Ya'aqov, usually explained as 'holder of the heel' or 'one who follows'. He is a patriarch in the Bible." (Hebrew)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Ethan — "Ethan comes from the Hebrew Eitan, meaning 'firm', 'strong' or 'enduring'. Several minor figures in the Bible bear it." (Hebrew)
Joshua — "Joshua comes from the Hebrew Yehoshua, meaning 'God is salvation'. In the Bible, Joshua leads the Israelites after Moses." (Hebrew)
Daniel — "Daniel comes from the Hebrew Daniyyel, meaning 'God is my judge'. Daniel is a prophet in the Bible." (Hebrew)
Benjamin — "Benjamin comes from the Hebrew Binyamin, meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'son of the south'. He is Jacob's youngest son in the Bible." (Hebrew)