Jacob

Boy
JAY-kuhb
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Meaning
Held by the heel. Replacer. A form of James.
Origin
Hebrew
Gender
Boy
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Lucky #
2
First Letter
J

How Popular is Jacob?

Boy names 52,828 names
Hebrew names 5,630 names
Boy Hebrew names 1,872 names
Names starting with J 4,317 names

What Does Jacob Mean?

Jacob is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Held by the heel. Replacer. A form of James.". It is widely used in Hebrew communities and cherished for its deep meaning.

Did you know? Jacob has 5 letters and 2 syllables. It ranks in the top 46% of boy Hebrew names. This name has Hebrew origins.

Pronunciation

Say it: JAY-kuhb

Numerology

2

Lucky Number 2

Those influenced by the number 2 are good at avoiding conflict and diplomacy, making them great team players. They can be flexible when it is necessary to avoid a tangle of problems with their peers. Their gift for being diplomatic goes hand in hand with this skill set, as they know how to navigate around an issue without making waves or cause any strife among themselves or those that surround them.

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Updated Dec 11, 2024 Suggest Edit
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