Yaakov

Yaakov is a boy's name of English 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 230 boys in the United States.

Yaakov at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Yaakov

Yaakov belongs to the English & American 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, Yaakov first appears in Social Security records in 1948. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #853 in 1986, and in 2024 230 babies received the name — 5,770 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Yaakov in US records

First recorded (US)
1948
Best US rank
#853 in 1986
Peak year
2021
Babies named Yaakov in 2024
230
Total since 1880
5,770

Yaakov in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1130 in 1999
Babies named Yaakov in 2025
3
Total since 1996
200

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Yaakov mean?

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

Is Yaakov a boy or girl name?

Yaakov is a boy name. In 2024, 230 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Yaakov?

Yaakov comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Yaakov?

Yaakov first appears in US records in 1948. Its best-ever ranking was #853 in 1986, and 230 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].