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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.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: English: JAY-kəb (/ˈdʒeɪkəb/),German/Scandinavian: YAH-kohb (/ˈjaːkoːp/ or /ˈjakɔb/)

What is the meaning of the name Jakob ?

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 has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Jakob

Jakob Oftebro Actor · Born 1986 · Norway 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 Musician · Born 1969 · United States 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 Actor · Born 1962 · Sweden 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.

Celebrity babies named Jakob

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

Jakob – Popularity by country

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:

Norway
NL
Austria
Canada
Flanders, Belgium

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People also ask about Jakob

Jakob is predominantly a boy's name.
Jakob is a 2 syllable name, pronounced English: JAY-kəb (/ˈdʒeɪkəb/),German/Scandinavian: YAH-kohb (/ˈjaːkoːp/ or /ˈjakɔb/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Jacob, Jakub, Yaakov, Yakov, Jakób and Jacobus.
Across languages, Jakob has these equivalents: James (related), Portuguese: Jacó / Tiago (related).
Yes, very popular — Jakob ranked #1 in Germany in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 14 countries.
Jakob ranks highest in Germany (#1 in 2025).
Jakob's popularity is rising. It moved from #15 in 2015 to #9 in 2025 in Norway.
Yes — 3 notable people named Jakob are in our database, including Jakob Oftebro (Actor), Jakob Dylan (Musician), Jakob Eklund (Actor).
Yes — at least 2 celebrity couples have chosen Jakob for their child, including Sara Dylan and Bob Dylan.