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Jacob

Gender: Boy Meaning: Supplanter Origin: Hebrew Pronunciation: JAY cobb Related Names: Jake

Jacob: Popularity

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20th most popular boys name in the UK

50th most viewed name on babynames.co.uk

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Additional information about the name Jacob:

From the Hebrew Yaakov, Jacob was borne by the biblical father of twelve sons, who gave their names to the twelve tribes of Israel. Son of Isaac an Rebecca and twin brother of Esae, Jacob was the cunning younger twin who tricked his brother into trading his inheritance for a bowl of soup. He later tricked his blind, dying father into blessing him instead of Esau. Jacob is an especially common Jewish name.

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