About Jacob
The name Jacob is of Hebrew origin and means "supplanter" or "one who follows." It is derived from the biblical character Jacob, who was known for his cunning and ability to take advantage of situations to achieve his goals. The name Jacob is often associated with traits such as determination, resourcefulness, and leadership.
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Most individuals with the name Jacob are male.
The popularity of the name has decreased by -10.09% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Jacob in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Jacob using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.