| Meaning | supplanter, one who follows |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Ya-a-kov |
About Yaakov
Rich with cultural depth and traditional resonance, Yaakov connects your son to generations of history while maintaining contemporary vibrancy. This name carries substantial weight, offering a strong foundation for identity formation throughout life's journey. The distinctive phonetic pattern creates immediate recognition within communities familiar with the name while introducing others to its compelling sound.
Parents choosing Yaakov typically value heritage preservation alongside modern living, seeking a name that honors the past without limiting the future. The name's structure provides interesting sonic qualities—the opening softness transitioning to the strong closing sound creates memorable auditory impact. Various nickname possibilities emerge naturally, allowing your son to navigate different social contexts with flexibility. Yaakov stands firmly rooted in tradition while remaining thoroughly practical for contemporary life, offering your son both connection to something larger and complete individuality in his personal journey.
Nicknames for Yaakov
| Yak |
| Yakov |
| Kovy |
| Jake |
Famous People Named Yaakov
| Yaakov Edri | Israeli politician and former Minister of Public Security |
| Yaakov Farkash | Former head of Israeli Military Intelligence |
| Yaakov Hodorov | Israeli football player |
| Yaakov Koppel Chai Abargel | Former Chief Rabbi of Israel |
| Yaakov Neeman | Israeli lawyer and politician |
| Yaakov Peri | Former head of the Israeli Security Agency - Shin Bet and politician |
| Yaakov Shwekey | Israeli-American singer |
| Yaakov Yosef | Israeli rabbi and politician |
| Yaakov Zada Daniel | Israeli basketball player |
| Yaakov Agam | Israeli sculptor and artist |
| Yaakov Amidror | Former Israeli National Security Advisor |
| Yaakov Dori | First Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces |
| Yaakov Katz | Israeli journalist and author |
| Yaakov Landau | Israeli politician and former Minister of National Infrastructure |
| Yaakov Litzman | Israeli politician and former Minister of Health |
| Yaakov Malkin | Israeli diplomat and former ambassador to the United States |
| Yaakov Meridor | Former Israeli Minister of Justice |
| Yaakov Shaharabani | Israeli actor |
| Yaakov Yitzchak Rabinowicz | Orthodox Jewish rabbi and Hasidic rebbe |
Characters Named Yaakov
| Yaakov Kray | A character in the TV series "The Americans" |
| Yaakov "Jacob" Kirsch | A character in the novel "Winter's Tale" by Mark Helprin |
| Yaakov Shapiro | A character in the TV series "Weeds" |
| Yaakov Berman | A character in the film "The Frisco Kid" |
| Yaakov Stein | A character in the TV series "Shtisel" |
| Yaakov Shachar | A character in the novel "The Source" by James A. Michener |
| Yaakov Rabinowitz | A character in the film "A Serious Man" |
| Yaakov "Yasha" Novotny | A character in the TV series "Babylon Berlin" |
| Yaakov Avraham | A character in the novel "The Promise" by Chaim Potok |
| Yaakov Herzog | A character in the film "Rosenstrasse" |
| Yaakov Shapira | A character in the film "The Garden of the Finzi-Continis" |
| Yaakov "Yasha" Mazur | A character in the TV series "Mazurka på sengekanten" |
| Yaakov "Yasha" Zbarsky | A character in the novel "The Secret Book of Grazia dei Rossi" by Jacqueline Park |
| Yaakov "Yasha" Koblov | A character in the film "In the Land of Blood and Honey" |
| Yaakov "Yasha" Gorshteyn | A character in the TV series "The Slap" |
| Yaakov Cohen | A character in the film "Once I Was a Beehive" |
| Yaakov "Yasha" Bercovitch | A character in the film "Yentl" |
| Yaakov Geller | A character in the TV series "NCIS - Los Angeles" |