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Giacomo

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Pronounced JAH-koh-moh /ˈdΚ’Ι‘.ko.mo/High

Meaning: Italian form of James/Jacob, from Hebrew Ya'aqov β€” traditionally 'supplanter, holder of the heel'High

In 30 seconds: James at La Scala: Giacomo is Italy's Jacob β€” 'the supplanter' β€” worn by Puccini, Casanova, and four centuries of composers and counts. Opera included at no extra charge.
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Origin HighItalian, Hebrew
MeaningItalian form of James/Jacob, from Hebrew Ya'aqov β€” traditionally 'supplanter, holder of the heel'
U.S. rank (2025)#2654 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births49 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 1,896

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 200619122025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Giacomo is the Italian form of Jacob/James β€” Hebrew Ya'aqov, the heel-grasping twin of Genesis, traditionally glossed 'supplanter'. Italy stocked it with legends: composer Puccini, adventurer Casanova, poet Leopardi.

Sting named a son Giacomo, and Italian-American families keep it as a heritage signature. In the U.S. it is rare and unmistakably operatic, with Como and Jack as unlikely-but-available nicknames.

Did you know? Giacomo Puccini wrote La Bohème, Tosca, and Madama Butterfly — by some counts the three most-performed operas on Earth, all signed with this name.
Overall data confidence 92%
Behind the Name β€” Giacomo β€” etymology

Variations

JacopoGiacobbeJames

Nicknames

GiaComoMino

Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Giacomo Puccini (1858–1924)
    Italian composer of La Bohème, Tosca, and Madama Butterfly.

If you like Giacomo…

Giovanniβ€” the fellow grand Italian classic, John's counterpart
Lucaβ€” the easy modern Italian crossover
Matteoβ€” another apostolic Italian favorite rising in the U.S.
Massimoβ€” a fellow Italian choice
Gadielβ€” another Hebrew name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Giacomo mean?

Giacomo is the Italian form of James/Jacob, from Hebrew Ya'aqov, traditionally meaning 'supplanter'.

How do you pronounce Giacomo?

It's said JAH-koh-moh /ˈdΚ’Ι‘.ko.mo/ β€” three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Giacomo a boy or girl name?

Giacomo is a boy's name.

How popular is Giacomo?

Giacomo is rare in the U.S. and a steady classic in Italy.

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