Jacó

Jacó is a boy's name of Portuguese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 7 boys in the United States.

Jacó at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Jacó

Jacó belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Jacó first appears in Social Security records in 2004. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #9988 in 2006, and in 2024 7 babies received the name — 61 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jacó in US records

First recorded (US)
2004
Best US rank
#9988 in 2006
Peak year
2006
Babies named Jacó in 2024
7
Total since 1880
61

Jacó in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2015
Best rank
#3908 in 2015
Babies named Jacó in 2025
4
Total since 1996
11

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jacó mean?

The meaning of Jacó is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Portuguese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Jacó a boy or girl name?

Jacó is a boy name. In 2024, 7 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jacó?

Jacó comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Jacó?

Jacó first appears in US records in 2004. Its best-ever ranking was #9988 in 2006, and 7 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.