What origin is the name Jacobs?

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

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Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Jacobs — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Jacobs

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Jacobs

Jacobs

Boy

Hebrew & Biblical

2 syllables

Jacobs is a Hebrew boy's name meaning "A surname derived from the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning supplanter.".

Jacobs is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "A surname derived from the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning supplanter.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Hebrew & Biblical
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A surname derived from the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning supplanter.

Popularity

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What does Jacobs mean?

Jacobs is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "A surname derived from the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning supplanter.".

How popular is Jacobs?

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Sister names that go with Jacobs

Isabella Abigail Elizabeth Hannah Sarah Leah

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Name numerology

8is the Chaldean number for Jacobs.

Number 8 is linked with ambition, strength and determination.

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Names with a similar meaning to Jacobs

Jacobs means "A surname derived from the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning supplanter." — these names share that spirit.

Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
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)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Joseph — "Joseph comes from the Hebrew Yosef, meaning 'God will add'. In the Bible, Joseph is a son of Jacob and also the husband of Mary." (Hebrew)
John — "John comes from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. It is the name of John the Baptist and John the Apostle." (Hebrew)