| Meaning | supplanter, heel-grabber |
| Origin | Hebrew, Russian, Yiddish |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Ya-kov |
About Yakov
Picture a name that echoes through generations with unwavering strength. This is a choice for parents who understand that names shape destiny. The robust consonants create an impression of solidity and dependability—qualities every parent hopes their son will embody. Consider how this name rolls off the tongue with authority, yet remains approachable and warm. It's the name of leaders, thinkers, and innovators who aren't afraid to forge their own path. Your son will carry a name that demands to be taken seriously in boardrooms while remaining endearing to friends and family. The distinctive sound ensures he'll never blend into the background, yet it's familiar enough that people won't stumble over pronunciation. Think about the confidence a strong name instills in a child as he grows. This isn't just a name; it's a foundation for character development, a gift that keeps giving throughout life's journey. Make the choice that communicates strength, heritage, and individuality all at once.
Nicknames for Yakov
| Yak |
| Kov |
| Yasha |
| Kovi |
Famous People Named Yakov
| Yakov Smirnoff | Russian-American comedian and actor |
| Yakov Dzhugashvili | Son of Joseph Stalin |
| Yakov Kreizberg | Russian-American conductor |
| Yakov Blumkin | Russian revolutionary |
| Yakov Sverdlov | Bolshevik revolutionary and Soviet politician |
| Yakov Flier | Russian pianist |
| Yakov Rylsky | Ukrainian poet |
| Yakov Sinai | Russian mathematician |
| Yakov Pavlov | Soviet military officer, Hero of the Soviet Union |
| Yakov Kedmi | Israeli intelligence expert and commentator |
| Yakov Choumirkin | Russian painter |
| Yakov Shahar | Israeli historian |
| Yakov Ehrlich | Israeli footballer |
| Yakov Springer | American rabbi and educator |
| Yakov Malik | Soviet chess player |
| Yakov Yurovsky | Russian Bolshevik and head of the team that executed the Romanov family |
| Yakov Rekhter | Computer scientist and co-author of several internet standards |
| Yakov Protazanov | Russian film director |
| Yakov Kronrod | Soviet mathematician |
Characters Named Yakov
| Yakov Shmirnov | A character in the TV series "Night Court" |
| Yakov Petrov | A character in the film "The Hunt for Red October" |
| Yakov Bok | The protagonist of the novel "The Fixer" by Bernard Malamud |
| Yakov Golyadkin | A character in Fyodor Dostoevsky's novella "The Double" |
| Yakov Samsa | A character in Franz Kafka's short story "The Metamorphosis" |
| Yakov Vasilyevich | A character in the play "The Inspector General" by Nikolai Gogol |
| Yakov Nikanorovich | A character in the novel "The Golovlyov Family" by Shchedrin |