Jakob
Meaning
"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"
Origin: Hebrew
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,123
- Total SSA Count
- 190
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Jake, Jako, Kobi
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"
Origin: Hebrew
"modern invented name, possibly 'sincere air' or 'great river'"
Origin: American
Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 vs #1267 for Syaire.
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Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 compared to Syaire at #1267 in the United States.
Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Syaire means "modern invented name, possibly 'sincere air' or 'great river'" (American origin).
Jakob is primarily a boy name. Syaire is primarily a boy name.