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Jacobi

♂ Boy

Pronounced JAK-ə-bee /ˈdʒæk.ə.bi/Medium

Meaning: From Jacobi, the Latin genitive of Jacob (Hebrew Ya'aqov), meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel'.Medium

In 30 seconds: Jacobi comes from the Latin Jacobi, the genitive of Jacob, which goes back to the Hebrew Ya'aqov meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel'.
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Origin MediumLatin, Hebrew
MeaningFrom Jacobi, the Latin genitive of Jacob (Hebrew Ya'aqov), meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel'.
U.S. rank (2024)#1820 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births89 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,134

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819732024

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

History & Origin

As a Latin genitive form, Jacobi literally means 'of Jacob', and behind it stands the Hebrew Ya'aqov, read as 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel'. The form gives a familiar name a scholarly, Latinate finish.

The final -i lends it a melodic, open sound while keeping its tie to the long line of Jacob names.

Did you know? Jacobi is a Latinate (genitive) form of Jacob, literally 'Jacob's'; Jacob comes from Hebrew Ya'aqov, traditionally read as 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel'.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Jacobi — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Jacob— The base name from which the Latin genitive Jacobi is formed.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Jacobi mean?

Jacobi is a Latinate (genitive) form of Jacob, meaning 'Jacob's'. Jacob derives from Hebrew Ya'aqov, traditionally 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel'. It is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Jacobi?

It's commonly said JAK-ə-bee /ˈdʒæk.ə.bi/.

Is Jacobi a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Jacobi is used as a boy name.

How popular is Jacobi?

In 2024, Jacobi ranked #1820 in the U.S. for boys, with 89 births recorded.