What Does the Name Jakob Mean

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The name Jakob comes from German roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Jakob below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Jakob Name Meaning

German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Icelandic, Dutch, SloveneCognate of JACOB (or JAMES).

Origin: GermanGender: Boy
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1 Jarmil
2 Jamaal
3 Jehan
4 Jari
5 Jovan
6 Joby
7 Joktan
8 Jerko
9 Jocky
10 Jafet
11 Jakki
12 Josh
13 József
14 Jonah
15 Jaywant
16 Józsi
17 Jöran
18 Jákup
19 Jérémie
20 Joey
21 Jeppe
22 Ji-hun
23 Jep
24 Jochem
25 Jakab
26 Jouni
27 Jorge
28 Jacobo
29 Jairus
30 Joash
31 Jonny
32 Jirou
33 Jez
34 Josse
35 Jacek
36 Jabril
37 Jerome
38 Johann
39 Josèp
40 Józsua
41 Jochim
42 Jaap
43 Jernej
44 Jabin
45 Jorma
46 Jayden
47 Joord
48 Jędrzej
49 Jalen
50 Jere
51 Jeff
52 Job
53 Jaylon
54 Jaala
55 Jair
56 Jahleel
57 Jos
58 Jalil
59 Jahzeel
60 Jim
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