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Jacob Male Female Unisex
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  • female Female: 2 countries
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Origin: Hebrew

From Middle English Iacob, from Late Latin Iācōbus, from Ancient Greek Ἰάκωβος (Iákōbos), from Biblical Hebrew יַעֲקֹב (yaʿăqōḇ, literally “he will/shall heel”), from עָקֵב (ʿāqēḇ, “heel”). Doublet of James.

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Male Male Rank #30

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United States Jacob Listen Favorite Share Copy

Male Male Rank #41 Female Female Rank #10576

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France Jacob Listen Favorite Share Copy

Male Male Rank #360 Female Female Rank #1080

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