Yaacov
Pronunciation: [ y-AHK-ohv ]
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Yaacov first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 127 babies have been named Yaacov in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yaacov is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #42,821 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #42,821
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Yaacov
Yaacov is a boy name .
Yaacov is currently ranked #42,821 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Yaacov include Yaa, Yaac, Yaacy, Yaacie, Yay, Yaie, and Yaakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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