Jacob or Jakob?
Two spellings, side by side.
Jacob and Jakob are two spellings of the same sound. Jacob is listed with the meaning "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" and Jakob with "The German and Scandinavian form of Jacob. It is a biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning supplanter". Jacob is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Jacob | Jakob |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | 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. | The German and Scandinavian form of Jacob. It is a biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning supplanter. |
| Origin | Hebrew | German |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Written | याकोब | — |
| Say it | Ja-cob | Ja-kob |
| Popularity | Very popular | Less often searched here |
Questions about Jacob and Jakob
Is Jacob or Jakob more common?
Jacob is more often searched and saved on this site; Jakob is also used.
Do Jacob and Jakob mean the same?
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". Jakob: "The German and Scandinavian form of Jacob. It is a biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning supplanter".
How do you say Jacob?
In parts: Ja-cob. Jakob is said the same way.
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