What origin is the name Jakov?

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

What are good sister names for Jakov?

Names from the same slavic tradition pair naturally with Jakov — for example Mila, Nadia, Tatiana. You can browse more on our slavic names page.

Is it Jakov or Jakow?

Both spellings are used. Jakov means "Means "supplanter," a Slavic and Croatian form of the Hebrew name Jacob."; Jakow 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.

Jakov

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Jakov

Jakov

Boy

Slavic

2 syllables

Jakov is a Slavic boy's name meaning "Means "supplanter," a Slavic and Croatian form of the Hebrew name Jacob".

Jakov is a boy's name of Slavic origin meaning "Means "supplanter," a Slavic and Croatian form of the Hebrew name Jacob". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Jakov mean?

Means "supplanter," a Slavic and Croatian form of the Hebrew name Jacob.

How popular is Jakov?

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What does Jakov mean?

Jakov is a boy name of Slavic origin meaning "Means "supplanter," a Slavic and Croatian form of the Hebrew name Jacob.".

How popular is Jakov?

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Sister names that go with Jakov

Mila Nadia Tatiana Danica Anya Natasha

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Name numerology

8is the Chaldean number for Jakov.

Number 8 is linked with ambition, strength and determination.

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Other spellings of Jakov

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Jakow — "Supplanter" (International)

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Jakov at a glance

Letters: 5
Syllables: 2
Starts with: J
Ends with: -ov
Vowels: 2 of 5 letters

5-letter boy names

Which names have a similar meaning to Jakov?

Jakov means "Means "supplanter," a Slavic and Croatian form of the Hebrew name Jacob." — these names share that spirit.

James — "James comes from the Late Latin Iacomus, a form of Jacob, from the Hebrew Ya'aqov, 'holder of the heel'. Two apostles bore it." (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)
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)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Mia — "Mia is a Scandinavian and German short form of Maria. In Italian and Spanish, mia also means 'mine'." (Scandinavian)
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)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)