The baby name Jakom is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒækəm/ (JAK-um) — common English approximation,/ˈjakom/ (YAH-kom) — Slavic/phonetic variant.
Jakom is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Jakom is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒækəm/ (JAK-um) — common English approximation,/ˈjakom/ (YAH-kom) — Slavic/phonetic variant.
Jakom is Hebrew in Origin.
Jakom is a very rare modern masculine given name, likely a creative offshoot of the Jacob/Jakob family rather than a historically established form. Its structure resembles Jakob (common in Germanic and Slavic languages) but swaps the -ob for -om, yielding a streamlined, contemporary look. Documentary use is sporadic from the late 20th century onward, mostly in English-language settings, where it serves as a distinctive alternative to more familiar spellings.
When traced to Jacob, Jakom inherits the Hebrew source Ya'aqov, traditionally explained as "holder of the heel" or "supplanter." Related and cognate forms include Jacob, Jakob, Jakub, Yaakov, James, Seamus, Hamish, Iago, Diego, Tiago, Jaime, Giacomo, and Yakov. Possible short forms are Jak and Jake; near-variants include Jacom or the conventional Jakob. The name suits parents seeking a modern twist that retains the venerable meaning behind the Jacob/James lineage.
Jakom is a rare name. It doesn't appear in any of the major national birth registries we track; we found only 11 recorded uses across 5 countries. Expect very few children to share this name.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| MA | 0 | #1,193 | 7 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 |
Jakom is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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