Jacob

Pronunciation: [ j-AYK-uhb ]

Girl Name #13,764 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Jacob is a girl name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced j-AYK-uhb.

Parents who love the name Jacob often also consider Jane, Janie, Janet .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #13,764
Total SSA Count: 9

Nicknames

Jac Jay Jacie

Also a Boy Name

Jacob is also used as a boy name, ranked #41.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jacob

Is Jacob a boy or girl name?

Jacob is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #13764. As a boy name, it is ranked #41. Jacob is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Jacob?

Jacob is pronounced j-AYK-uhb.

How popular is the name Jacob?

Jacob is currently ranked #13764 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Jacob?

Common nicknames for Jacob include Jac, Jay, and Jacie.

Is Jacob a common or rare name?

Jacob is an uncommon name, ranked #13764 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Jacob

Jacob is a girl name .

Is Jacob a boy or girl name? Jacob is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #13,764 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #41. Jacob is more commonly used as a boy name.

Jacob is currently ranked #13,764 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Jacob include Jac, Jay, and Jacie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.