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Jacobe

♂ Boy

Pronounced JAY-kohb /ˈdʒeɪ.koʊb/High

Meaning: A form/spelling of Jacob — from the Hebrew Yaakov, variously 'a supplanter; one who follows/grasps the heel'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A supplanter; one who follows: Jacobe is a form of Jacob. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA form/spelling of Jacob — from the Hebrew Yaakov, variously 'a supplanter; one who follows/grasps the heel'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#9235 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,300

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719742025

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

Jacobe is a form/spelling of Jacob — from the Hebrew Yaakov, variously 'a supplanter; one who follows/grasps the heel' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'JAY-kohb').

In the U.S. it appears as a form of Jacob. Rare in this form, a-supplanter at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Jacob is Hebrew (Yaakov), variously 'a supplanter; one who follows/grasps the heel' — Jacobe is a form of it, crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'JAY-kohb').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Jacob — routes layered

Variations

JacobJakobeJacoby

Nicknames

Jake

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jacobe mean?

Jacobe is a form of Jacob — Hebrew, variously 'a supplanter; one who follows'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Jacobe?

It's said JAY-kohb /ˈdʒeɪ.koʊb/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jacobe a boy or girl name?

Jacobe is a boy's name.

How popular is Jacobe?

Jacobe is a very rare name in the U.S.

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