Jaap

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Pronounced YAHP /ˈjɑːp/Medium

Meaning: A Dutch pet form of Jacob (from Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter; holder of the heel'). In Dutch it is overwhelmingly a boy's name; used here for a girl, which we flag plainly.Low

In 30 seconds: A short Dutch name: Jaap is a pet form of Jacob (said 'YAHP'). Overwhelmingly a boy's name in Dutch - we flag it plainly.

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Origin MediumDutch, Hebrew

MeaningA Dutch pet form of Jacob (from Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter; holder of the heel'). In Dutch it is overwhelmingly a boy's name; used here for a girl, which we flag plainly.

U.S. rank (2022)#16275

2022 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Jaap is a Dutch short form of Jacob (from Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter; holder of the heel'). In the Netherlands it is overwhelmingly a boy's name; used here for a girl, which we flag plainly - very rare in the U.S. (said 'YAHP').

For girls it appears extremely rarely; in Dutch it is a boy's name. Rare, short, and Dutch.

Did you know? Jaap is a Dutch pet form of Jacob ('supplanter'), pronounced 'YAHP' - and in Dutch it is overwhelmingly a boy's name; used here for a girl, which we flag plainly (said 'YAHP').

Overall data confidence 36%

References - Jaap — Dutch pet form of Jacob; 'supplanter'; boy name

Variations

JacobJakobJaab

Nicknames

JaapJaapie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jaap mean?

Jaap is a Dutch pet form of Jacob (from Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter').

How do you pronounce Jaap?

It's said YAHP /ˈjɑːp/ - one syllable.

Is Jaap a boy or girl name?

Jaap is overwhelmingly a boy's name in Dutch; used here for a girl, which we flag plainly.

How popular is Jaap?

Jaap is extremely rare for girls; in Dutch it is a boy's name.