Yacov
ya-cov
US Popularity:11710
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:He who supplants; Holder of the heel
Yacov is a masculine name of Hebrew origin. A variant spelling of Yaakov or Yaʿaqov, it acts as the base name for Jacob and translates to “he who supplants” or “holder of the heel.” If you want to give baby a name with a biblical connections, this may remind you of the story of Jacob, who was born holding the heel of his twin brother Esau. For a name that helps you connect your little one to your faith, Yacov is sure to do the job.
Yacov Name Popularity Data
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2013
#12062
in 2013
- 639
from 2005
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