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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.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒækəm/ (JAK-um) — common English approximation,/ˈjakom/ (YAH-kom) — Slavic/phonetic variant

What is the meaning of the name Jakom ?

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.

Jakom has the following similar or variant Names

Jakom – Popularity by country

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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People also ask about Jakom

Jakom is predominantly a boy's name, used for boys.
Jakom is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈdʒækəm/ (JAK-um) — common English approximation,/ˈjakom/ (YAH-kom) — Slavic/phonetic variant.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Jacob, Jakob, Jakub, Jacom, Jacome and Giacomo.
Across languages, Jakom has these equivalents: 'hebrew': "Ya'akov (יעקב), 'russian': 'Yakov (Яков), 'arabic': "Ya'qub (يعقوب).
Somewhat — Jakom ranked #785 in BR in 0, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries, placing it just outside the most common names.
Jakom ranks highest in BR (#785 in 0).
Yes — Jakom is a rare name. We found 11 recorded uses of it as a first name across 5 countries, and it doesn't appear in any of the official national popularity rankings we track. If you choose Jakom, your child is unlikely to share it with anyone in their school year.