Jacob

Jacob is derived from the Hebrew name 'Yaakov', which means 'following after'. This is derived from the Hebrew words 'Yahweh', which means 'God', and 'aqeb', which means 'heel'. In the Bible, Jacob was born after Esau, holding after Esau's heel.

Origin/Usage
Hebrew
Pronunciation
JAY-kəb
Meaning
Following after

Similar names

Jake Jakob Jacub Jakub