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Jakobe

♂ Boy

Pronounced jah-KOH-bee /dʒɑːˈkoʊ.biː/Low

Meaning: He who supplants, grips the heelLow

In 30 seconds: Jakobe is a modern creative variant of Jacob or Jacoby, from the Hebrew Yaakov meaning he who supplants or grips the heel. The three-syllable form gives the classic Jacob a more melodic, elongated feel.
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Origin LowHebrew, American
MeaningHe who supplants, grips the heel
U.S. rank (2024)#1301 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births150 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,757

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019962024

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

History & Origin

Jakobe is a modern American variant of Jacob, from the Hebrew Yaakov meaning he who supplants. Jacob was the patriarch renamed Israel in the Book of Genesis. The Jakobe spelling gives it a three-syllable, melodic variant.

Jakobe is used primarily in African American communities as a creative, more distinctive form of Jacob or Jacoby. Its three syllables give it a slightly more elaborate character.

Did you know? Jacob (Jakobe) is one of the patriarchs of Israel — the third patriarch who wrestled with an angel and was renamed Israel. His twelve sons became the twelve tribes of Israel. The name Jakobe honors this foundational biblical heritage in a modern form.
Overall data confidence 60%
Behind the Name: Jacob

Variations

JacobJacobyJacobeJakeby

Nicknames

JakeJaky

Famous Bearers

  • ★Jakobe Thomas (2003-present)
    American football safety for the Minnesota Vikings, drafted in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft

If you like Jakobe…

Jacoby— Closest form to same name
Jacob— Standard biblical form
Malachai— Three-syllable Hebrew name of same tradition
Tobias— Three-syllable Hebrew name of same feel

Frequently Asked

What does Jakobe mean?

Jakobe means he who supplants from Hebrew Yaakov, a modern variant of Jacob.

Is Jakobe biblical?

Jakobe is a modern variant of the biblical Jacob. The patriarch Jacob/Israel's story appears in the Book of Genesis.

How do you pronounce Jakobe?

Jakobe is pronounced jah-KOH-bee with three syllables.

What names are similar to Jakobe?

Similar names include Jacoby, Jacob, and Malachai.