Jacob is the #1 most popular name for boys
Baby Name's History:
Jacob is a biblical name. In the Old Testament, Jacob was the son of Isaac and the father of the 12 founders of the 12 tribes of Israel. Jacob was born holding his twin brother Esau's heel. The name is Hebrew in origin.
Baby Name's Meaning:
Jacob means "holder of the heel," "supplanter," or "conqueror." It may also be derived from a hypothetical name meaning "may God protect."
Baby Name's Popularity over time:
Jacob has been one of the top 1,000 most popular baby names for boys in the U.S. every decade since 1880, but has become most popular since 1970.
Nicknames: Jake, Jay
Famous people named Jacob include Jake Gyllenhaal (actor) and Jake Vaskuhl (NBA basketball player).
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