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Jaycob

♂ Boy

Pronounced JAY-kub /ˈdʒeɪ.kəb/High

Meaning: Supplanter; he who grasps the heel; a Jay-spelling variant of Jacob, from Hebrew Ya'aqov (to grasp the heel, to supplant)High

In 30 seconds: A creative Jay- spelling of Jacob, meaning 'supplanter' from Hebrew Ya'aqov. The Jay- opening gives visual freshness to the classic biblical name while keeping the same sound and ancient meaning.
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Origin HighHebrew, English
MeaningSupplanter; he who grasps the heel; a Jay-spelling variant of Jacob, from Hebrew Ya'aqov (to grasp the heel, to supplant)
U.S. rank (2025)#1926 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births81 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,518

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219812025

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

Jaycob is a Jay- spelling variant of Jacob, from Hebrew Ya'aqov (he who grasps the heel, supplanter). Jacob was the patriarch who wrestled with God and was renamed Israel, father of the twelve tribes. The Jaycob spelling is a modern American variant.

Jaycob ranked #2402 for boys in 2024. Its use reflects American creative spelling in families wanting the classic Jacob with distinctive visual identity.

Did you know? Jacob and his twin brother Esau were born grasping at each other in the womb — and Jacob was born holding Esau's heel, giving him his name 'heel-grasper' (Ya'aqov). He later literally supplanted his brother twice: stealing his birthright and then his blessing from their father Isaac.
Overall data confidence 91%
U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

JacobJakobJakub

Nicknames

JayJake

Famous Bearers

  • ★Jacob (Hebrew patriarch) (biblical)
    Patriarch of the Israelites, son of Isaac and grandson of Abraham. Renamed Israel after wrestling with God; father of the twelve tribal patriarchs.

If you like Jaycob…

Jacob— the standard English spelling of the same Hebrew name
Jakob— the German/Scandinavian spelling of the same name
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Jair— shares Jaycob's Hebrew roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jaycob mean?

Jaycob means 'supplanter,' a Jay-spelling of Jacob, from Hebrew Ya'aqov (he who grasps the heel).

How do you pronounce Jaycob?

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

Is Jaycob a boy or girl name?

Jaycob is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Jaycob?

Jaycob ranked #2402 for U.S. boys in 2024.

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