Jacob: name meaning and origin
Jacob
supplanter
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
Jacob is a Hebrew name meaning "supplanter". It has 2 syllables, stressed on Ja, and is traditionally a boy's name.
Middle names that flow with Jacob
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All middle names for Jacob, by length and meaning →
- Jacob Cole dark; coal
- Jacob Dean valley
- Jacob Dev divine
- Jacob Finn fair, white
- Jacob George farmer, earth-worker
- Jacob Grant tall, great
- Jacob Jack God is gracious (from John)
- Jacob James supplanter (from Jacob)
Sibling names for Jacob
- Jacob & Abigail Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Jacob & Adam Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Jacob & Benjamin Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Jacob & Caleb Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Jacob & Daniel Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Jacob & David Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Jacob & Eden Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Jacob & Elijah Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Nicknames for Jacob
JakeCoby
Questions about Jacob
What does the name Jacob mean?
Jacob is a Hebrew name meaning "supplanter".
How many syllables are in Jacob?
Jacob has 2 syllables (Ja-cob), with the stress usually on "Ja".
What are nicknames for Jacob?
Common nicknames for Jacob include Jake, Coby.
Is Jacob a boy's or girl's name?
Jacob is traditionally a boy's name.