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Jaykob

♂ Boy

Pronounced JAY-kob /ˈdʒeɪ.kɒb/High

Meaning: A 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: Jaykob spells Jacob. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA spelling of Jacob — from the Hebrew Yaakov, variously 'a supplanter; one who follows/grasps the heel'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#8593 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,114

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219902024

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

Jaykob is a 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-kob').

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

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

Variations

JacobJakobJacobe

Nicknames

Jake

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jaykob mean?

Jaykob spells Jacob — Hebrew, variously 'a supplanter; one who follows'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Jaykob?

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

Is Jaykob a boy or girl name?

Jaykob is a boy's name.

How popular is Jaykob?

Jaykob is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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