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Jeicob

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Jeicob

Pronounced JAY-kəb /ˈdʒeɪ.kəb/High

Meaning: A phonetic spelling of Jacob — from Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter; holder of the heel'Medium

In 30 seconds: Supplanter: Jeicob spells Jacob — 'supplanter; holder of the heel'. Classic, strong, and warm.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningA phonetic spelling of Jacob — from Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter; holder of the heel'
U.S. rank (2024)#5525 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 56

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420162024

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

Jeicob is a phonetic spelling of Jacob — from Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter; holder of the heel' (the patriarch Jacob, born grasping his twin brother Esau's heel, later renamed Israel). A classic, strong name; this 'Jei-' spelling reflects Spanish phonetics (which we note; nickname Jake).

It registers thinly beside Jacob. Rare, supplanter at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Jacob means 'supplanter; holder of the heel' (Hebrew Yaakov — born grasping his twin Esau's heel) — Jeicob is a Latina phonetic spelling, classic and strong (said 'JAY-kəb').
Overall data confidence 65%
Behind the Name — Jacob — root etymology

Variations

JacobJakobJacobo

Nicknames

Jake

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If you like Jeicob…

Jacob— the standard spelling
Jakob— the German form
Jacobo— the Spanish form
Jeycob— a similarly popular pick
Jaycob— another Hebrew name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jeicob mean?

Jeicob spells Jacob — Hebrew 'supplanter; holder of the heel'.

How do you pronounce Jeicob?

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

Is Jeicob a boy or girl name?

Jeicob is a boy's name.

How popular is Jeicob?

Jeicob is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Jacob is more common.

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