What Does the Name Jacob Mean
The name Jacob comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Jacob below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Jacob Name Meaning
English, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Jewish, BiblicalFrom the Latin Iacobus, which was from the Greek Ιακωβος (Iakobos), which was from the Hebrew name יַעֲקֹב (Ya'aqov). In the Old Testament Jacob (later...
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