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Jeycob

♂ Boy

Pronounced JAY-kəb /ˈdʒeɪ.kəb/High

Meaning: Phonetic respelling of Jacob — Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter, holder of the heel'High

In 30 seconds: Jacob, sounded out: Jeycob spells the heel-grabbing patriarch phonetically — a styling beloved in Latino naming. Ancient wrestler, fresh letters.
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Origin MediumHebrew, American
MeaningPhonetic respelling of Jacob — Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter, holder of the heel'
U.S. rank (2025)#4937 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births20 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 146

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420122025

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

Jeycob is a phonetic respelling of Jacob — Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter, holder of the heel', the patriarch who became Israel. The Jey- form follows Latin American phonetic-naming style.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, supplanter at the root, and sound-spelled.

Did you know? Jeycob joins the Yeison-Brayan school of Latin American phonetic spelling — English favorites re-lettered exactly as they sound to Spanish ears.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Jacob — root etymology

Variations

JacobJakobJeicob

Nicknames

JeyCoby

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If you like Jeycob…

Jacob— the classic it respells
Jakob— the K-spelled European sister
Jeremy— a fellow J- biblical favorite
Brayan— the companion phonetic-school name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jeycob mean?

Jeycob is a phonetic spelling of Jacob, Hebrew for 'supplanter, holder of the heel'.

How do you pronounce Jeycob?

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

Is Jeycob a boy or girl name?

Jeycob is a boy's name.

How popular is Jeycob?

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

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