The baby name Jakob is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: JAY-kəb (/ˈdʒeɪkəb/),German/Scandinavian: YAH-kohb (/ˈjaːkoːp/ or /ˈjakɔb/).
Jakob is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Jakob is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: JAY-kəb (/ˈdʒeɪkəb/),German/Scandinavian: YAH-kohb (/ˈjaːkoːp/ or /ˈjakɔb/).
Jakob is Hebrew in Origin.
Jakob is the Germanic and Nordic spelling of the biblical name Jacob, from Hebrew Ya‘aqov, commonly interpreted as “heel-holder” or “supplanter.” Via Greek Iakobos and Latin Iacobus/Jacobus, it entered the vernacular of German-speaking lands and Scandinavia, where Jakob became the standard parish and calendar form. The name has been borne across centuries by notable figures such as merchant-banker Jakob Fugger, mystic Jakob Böhme, and linguist Jakob Grimm, keeping it visible from the Middle Ages through modern times. It remains a steady classic in Central and Northern Europe.
Variants and cognates include Jacob (English/Dutch), Jakub (Polish/Czech/Slovak), Yakov/Iakov (Russian and other Slavic), Jacques (French), Giacomo (Italian), Jacobo (Spanish), Iago and Xacobo (Galician), Tiago/Thiago (Portuguese), and Séamus/James/Hamish in the broader Jacob–James family. Short forms and nicknames appear as Jake; Kobi (Hebrew); Köbi (Swiss German); Coby/Kobe (Dutch/English); Jaap and Sjaak (Dutch); and Jaka in Slovene.
| Jakob Oftebro Jakob Oftebro is a Norwegian actor best known for films like Kon-Tiki and Hamilton. Born on 12 January 1986, he has appeared in more than 20 films since 2004, and Kon-Tiki was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. | Jakob Dylan Jakob Dylan is best known as the lead singer, guitarist, and main songwriter of the rock band the Wallflowers. He formed the band in 1989 and is especially known for songs like "One Headlight," "6th Avenue Heartache," and "The Difference." | Jakob Eklund Jakob Eklund is a Swedish actor best known for playing police officer Johan Falk in the long-running Johan Falk film series. He has also worked widely in film, television, and on stage. |
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob | Dylan | Sara Dylan | model | ★★★★★ | Bob Dylan | film director | ★★★★★ |
| Jakob | Danger | Adrienne Armstrong | singer | ★★★★★ | Billie Joe Armstrong | television actor | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | Boys | 2025 | #1 | — | 423 |
| Ireland | Boys | 2020 | #1 | — | 780 |
| Austria | Boys | 2024 | #4 | 620 | 60 |
| Norway | Boys | 2025 | #9 | 297 | 444 |
| DK | 0 | #25 | 363 | 5,198 | |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #32 | 1,714 | 7,401 |
| EE | 0 | #37 | 1 | 1,051 | |
| ID | 0 | #39 | 1 | 2,238 | |
| Iceland | Boys | 0 | #42 | 33 | 131 |
| Iceland | Boys | 2023 | #46 | 608 | 60 |
| NL | Boys | 2014 | #55 | 13 | 79 |
| SI | 0 | #65 | 15 | 1,612 | |
| LU | 0 | #66 | 1 | 2,830 | |
| Austria | Boys | 0 | #71 | 1,553 | 2,180 |
| MD | Boys | 0 | #80 | 2 | 756 |
| Sweden | Boys | 2022 | #104 | 84 | 1,509 |
| EE | Boys | 0 | #106 | 20 | 2,087 |
| SI | Boys | 0 | #106 | 112 | 3,402 |
| GE | Boys | 0 | #109 | 2 | 2,055 |
| Switzerland | Boys | 2024 | #114 | 24 | 1,769 |
| HU | 0 | #115 | 1 | 1,675 | |
| Austria | 0 | #124 | 95 | 850 | |
| PA | 0 | #138 | 1 | 3,797 | |
| JO | 0 | #140 | 1 | 2,158 | |
| LT | Boys | 0 | #151 | 1 | 2,166 |
| RS | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 2,277 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| Belgium | Boys | 2023 | #167 | 29 | 415 |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #171 | 4 | 3,954 |
| SI | Girls | 0 | #177 | 1 | 2,769 |
| HR | 0 | #178 | 4 | 2,081 | |
| CZ | 0 | #185 | 2 | 3,154 | |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| RU | 0 | #194 | 1 | 3,641 | |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #200 | 2,202 | 5,697 |
| HR | Boys | 0 | #208 | 52 | 3,997 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #209 | 27 | 6,830 |
| PL | 0 | #210 | 3 | 2,600 | |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #213 | 8 | 4,970 |
| BG | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 3,850 |
| PS | 0 | #225 | 2 | 5,692 | |
| IR | 0 | #230 | 2 | 4,221 | |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #236 | 2 | 7,146 |
| BD | 0 | #240 | 2 | 5,992 | |
| GH | 0 | #248 | 1 | 5,396 | |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #251 | 56 | 2,588 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #273 | 1 | 6,912 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #277 | 28 | 6,530 |
| IL | 0 | #277 | 6 | 6,291 | |
| SG | 0 | #281 | 2 | 11,010 | |
| Germany | 0 | #291 | 152 | 2,542 | |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #292 | 5 | 6,578 |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #293 | 2 | 3,687 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #299 | 5 | 7,909 |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 5,122 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #314 | 22 | 6,459 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #327 | 3 | 7,429 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #329 | 3 | 9,639 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #360 | 2 | 8,138 |
| Finland | Boys | 0 | #367 | 61 | 2,041 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| NL | 0 | #374 | 18 | 2,481 | |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #379 | 3 | 7,951 |
| France | Boys | 2021 | #382 | 6 | 2,865 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #383 | 7 | 7,057 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #391 | 401 | 3,552 |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #406 | 3 | 11,440 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #413 | 1 | 5,922 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #435 | 11 | 10,523 |
| ZA | 0 | #471 | 4 | 14,421 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #476 | 12 | 10,188 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #486 | 20 | 12,621 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #501 | 48 | 10,655 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #504 | 2 | 9,305 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #517 | 36 | 10,162 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #528 | 80 | 10,983 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #546 | 475 | 5,873 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| LY | 0 | #552 | 8 | 12,703 | |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #553 | 5 | 12,905 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #583 | 10 | 9,244 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #604 | 2 | 10,045 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #644 | 2 | 11,648 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #651 | 15 | 13,390 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #653 | 15 | 13,071 |
| LB | 0 | #684 | 7 | 13,263 | |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #687 | 11 | 17,960 |
| IT | 0 | #688 | 27 | 4,183 | |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #704 | 190 | 7,044 |
| SY | 0 | #719 | 10 | 11,684 | |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #739 | 5 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #757 | 13 | 18,755 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #784 | 2 | 12,213 |
| TN | 0 | #784 | 46 | 13,765 | |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #829 | 10 | 4,949 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #869 | 10 | 14,506 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #870 | 17 | 15,035 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #902 | 29 | 5,610 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #909 | 12 | 15,656 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #913 | 6 | 17,948 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| DZ | 0 | #934 | 243 | 20,130 | |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #948 | 35 | 16,355 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #995 | 7 | 16,906 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 2 | 14,742 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 7 | 16,750 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,051 | 128 | 25,619 |
| MA | 0 | #1,079 | 50 | 20,986 | |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,080 | 13 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,100 | 12 | 25,439 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,140 | 334 | 10,046 |
| TR | 0 | #1,201 | 11 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,234 | 3 | 25,928 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,600 | 15 | 28,008 |
Jakob is popular in 78 countries — most recent births per country:
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