Indian name meaning
Jacob
♂ BoyJa·cob · 2 syllables
One who follows; supplanter
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Most used by
- Christian families
- Commonly used in
- Christian families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Curious, adaptable and freedom-loving — thrives on change, travel and variety.
| J | a | c | o | b |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 2 |
1 + 1 + 3 + 7 + 2 = 14, then 1 + 4 = 5. So Jacob carries the name number 5.
About the name Jacob
Jacob is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, most commonly given in Christian families and popular in Christian families across India. It carries the meaning “One who follows; supplanter.”
Spoken aloud it is Ja·cob — 2 syllables. Jacob is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jacob mean?
Jacob means “One who follows; supplanter.” It is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Is Jacob a boy or a girl name?
Jacob is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Jacob?
Jacob is of Hebrew origin and is most commonly used in Christian families in India.
How do you pronounce Jacob?
Jacob has 2 syllables and is said as Ja·cob.
What is the numerology number of the name Jacob?
In the Chaldean system, Jacob has the name number 5, “The Explorer.”
Is Jacob a common name in India?
Jacob appears 1 time in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Jacob?
For a sister to Jacob, families often stay within the same Hebrew naming tradition — Jessica, Joanna, Josephine or Anna all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Jacob?
Yaqoob or Mehboob share Jacob's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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