Cob

Spelled with just three letters, the masculine name Cob could take the place of Jake as Jacob's main nickname. While Cob is an English creation, its origins lie in Yaʿaqov, a Hebrew title meaning "supplanter" or "holder of the heel." In the Hebrew Bible, Jacob is a son of Isaac and Rebecca who was born holding his twin brother's heel. This act of defiance prevented Jacob's twin from being born first, explaining his moniker's definition. While your sweet Cob isn't likely to see anyone as their rival, their name can encourage them to replace frowns with smiles and be a source of positivity in others' lives! Perhaps Cob stems from Kobbi, an Old Norse title meaning "lump," symbolizing the abundance of luck, joy, and love that will find your little one.