The baby name Jakub is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'IPA': '/ˈjakub/', 'respelling': 'YAH-koob (Polish/Czech/Slovak); YA-kub (general)'}.
The baby name Jakub is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'IPA': '/ˈjakub/', 'respelling': 'YAH-koob (Polish/Czech/Slovak); YA-kub (general)'}.
Jakub is in Origin.
Jakub is the West Slavic form of Jacob, ultimately from Hebrew Ya‘aqov. The traditional meaning is “supplanter” or “one who grasps the heel,” recalling the Genesis story of the twin born holding his brother’s heel; some scholarly readings allow “may God protect.” Via Greek Iakobos and Latin Iacobus, the name spread through Christian Europe, where it was borne by patriarchs, apostles, and numerous saints.
In Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia, Jakub (pronounced YAH-koob) has been among the most popular boys’ names since the 1990s. Common diminutives include Kuba, Kubík, and Kubuś. Close variants and cognates are Jacob (English, Dutch), Jakob (German, Scandinavian), Iacob (Romanian), Yakov (Russian), Yaqub/Yakub (Arabic, South Asian), Yakup (Turkish), Jakov (South Slavic), and Iago (Welsh/Galician), Tiago (Portuguese), Diego and Jaime (Spanish), and James/Seamus (English/Irish) as historically related forms.
| Jakub Voráček Jakub Voráček is best known as a Czech former NHL right winger who played 15 seasons in the league. He was drafted seventh overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft and became well known for his time with the Blue Jackets and Philadelphia Flyers. | Jakub Kovář Jakub Kovář is best known as a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender. Born on 19 July 1988, he has played for HC Sparta Praha in the Czech Extraliga and was selected by the Philadelphia Flyers in the fourth round of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. | Jakub Gierszał Jakub Gierszał is a Polish actor best known for his film work, including his screen debut as Kazik in All That I Love. Born on 20 March 1988, he began his screen career in 2009. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 2025 | #1 | — | 836 |
| Germany | Boys | 2025 | #1 | — | 423 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #9 | 13,511 | 6,530 |
| CZ | 0 | #18 | 932 | 3,154 | |
| IR | 0 | #19 | 903 | 4,221 | |
| MV | 0 | #19 | 1 | 644 | |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #21 | 13,432 | 10,162 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #24 | 13,743 | 6,459 |
| PL | 0 | #42 | 714 | 2,600 | |
| MO | 0 | #52 | 1 | 2,706 | |
| Iceland | Boys | 0 | #62 | 12 | 131 |
| JP | 0 | #77 | 1 | 4,057 | |
| BG | 0 | #82 | 1 | 1,799 | |
| RS | 0 | #84 | 1 | 923 | |
| HU | 0 | #115 | 1 | 1,675 | |
| Switzerland | Boys | 2024 | #125 | 13 | 1,769 |
| Norway | Boys | 2025 | #131 | 4 | 444 |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #131 | 1 | 3,473 |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #135 | 1 | 4,130 |
| LT | Boys | 0 | #150 | 2 | 2,166 |
| RS | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 2,277 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| Sweden | Boys | 2022 | #174 | 9 | 1,509 |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #174 | 1 | 3,954 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #179 | 1 | 4,064 |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| Belgium | Boys | 2015 | #197 | 22 | 406 |
| DK | 0 | #202 | 5 | 5,198 | |
| SI | Boys | 0 | #209 | 3 | 3,402 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #215 | 6 | 4,970 |
| BG | Boys | 0 | #219 | 2 | 3,850 |
| HR | Boys | 0 | #258 | 2 | 3,997 |
| SG | 0 | #281 | 2 | 11,010 | |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #285 | 41 | 7,401 |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #290 | 17 | 2,588 |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #302 | 2 | 5,122 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #304 | 38 | 5,378 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #318 | 37 | 5,096 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #329 | 3 | 9,639 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #356 | 2 | 8,483 | |
| Austria | Boys | 0 | #368 | 75 | 2,180 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #380 | 2 | 7,951 |
| France | Boys | 2021 | #384 | 4 | 2,865 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #389 | 1 | 7,057 |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| Germany | 0 | #417 | 21 | 2,542 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #465 | 2 | 10,523 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #489 | 42 | 8,334 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #508 | 3 | 10,188 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #518 | 9 | 12,621 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #556 | 2 | 12,905 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #560 | 2 | 10,655 |
| BH | 0 | #586 | 2 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #611 | 359 | 5,873 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #621 | 2 | 9,244 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #657 | 26 | 3,552 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #694 | 268 | 5,697 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #696 | 2 | 13,071 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #699 | 2 | 13,390 |
| IT | 0 | #702 | 13 | 4,183 | |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #734 | 6 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #803 | 4 | 18,755 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #854 | 39 | 7,044 |
| TN | 0 | #864 | 2 | 13,765 | |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #865 | 17 | 17,948 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #888 | 43 | 5,610 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #924 | 2 | 15,035 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #992 | 10 | 16,750 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,000 | 2 | 16,906 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,032 | 2 | 16,355 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,081 | 12 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,180 | 3 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,197 | 3 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,230 | 5 | 20,130 | |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,241 | 231 | 10,046 |
| TR | 0 | #1,250 | 5 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,270 | 3 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,686 | 6 | 28,008 |
Jakub is popular in 64 countries — most recent births per country:
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