What does the name Jacob mean?

The name Jacob is a male name of Hebrew origin that means "Held by the heel. Replacer. A form of James.".

How do you pronounce Jacob?

Jacob is pronounced as JAY-kuhb.

What is the origin of the name Jacob?

The name Jacob is of Hebrew origin.

Jacob Name Meaning, Origin, Pronunciation, and Ranking

What does Jacob mean?

The name Jacob is commonly a male name from the "Hebrew" origin that means "Held by the heel. Replacer. A form of James.".

Pronunciation

The pronunciation of Jacob is JAY-kuhb.

Names like Jacob

Jaime, Jacob, Jameson, Jamie, Jamieson, Jamison, Jayme, Jaymes, Jimmie, Jacques, Jago, James, James

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Numerology of Jacob

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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The name Jacob means "Held by the heel. Replacer. A form of James.". Explore other names with related meanings:

Form Heel James Replacer

Quick Facts

Name	Jacob
Gender	Male
Meaning	Held by the heel. Replacer. A form of James.
Origin	Hebrew
First Letter	J
Characters	5
Pronunciation	JAY-kuhb
Syllables	2
Lucky Number	2
Popularity	53119
Ranking	#19606

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