Jacobo
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Jacobo is a Hebrew name meaning “supplanter”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 100% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Jacobo
Jacobo is a name of Hebrew origin, functioning as the Spanish equivalent of Jacob. The name is derived from the root Yaakov, which is traditionally associated with the Biblical figure Jacob and is interpreted as supplanter. Its transmission into the Iberian peninsula was facilitated by the adoption of Latin names during the spread of Christianity.
Meaning Comments
- Crazytacos2: In the Spanish bible, the name James had two different cognates: Jacobo and Santiago. The first one shows how James is simply another form for the name Jacob and in many languages there is only one version for both of them.
- Crow_1248vlq: Inferior to Jacopo.
- Talonride729: Sounds like hobo, but thats my own personal opinion.
Gender Usage of the Name Jacobo
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Jacobo is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Jacobo
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Jacobo is listed under Uncommon Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 54K births |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 4.79M births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 84K births |
| Australia | Rare | 1 in every 3.59M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Jacobo ranked #2,559 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #2,605 in 2024 — an improvement of 46 places. Jacobo is uncommon in official lists but appears occasionally.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1,051 in 1932. Its lowest recorded position was #4,623 in 1992. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -56 places (from #2,503 to #2,559).
Name StyleMethodology
Jacobo is classified as Classic Boy Names because it appears in 65% of available years and remains active today, averaging 68 births per year after a historical peak in 2008.Characteristics of the Name Jacobo
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- J — Boy Names Starting with J
- Ends with
- o — Boy Names Ending in “o”
Name AestheticMethodology
Jacobo is structured with three syllables that follow a melodic, vowel-heavy stress pattern. The name appears in Spanish literature and historical records as a formal variation of a long-standing traditional name. Its graceful phonetics contribute to an Elegant & Timeless aesthetic.
Middle Names For Jacobo
Middle names used with JacoboMethodology
Jacobo is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Jacobo Manuel · Jacobo Koran · Jacobo Eleazar · Jacobo Dimitri · Jacobo MateoView all 7 boy middle names.
Middle name suggestions for JacoboMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Jacobo is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “a”.
Examples: Jacobo Allen · Jacobo Allan · Jacobo Alvin · Jacobo Asher · Jacobo Anson. View all 74 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Jacobo
Sound Like Jacobo Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Jacob · Jakob · Jakub · View all 37 names
Spelled Like Jacobo Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Jacob · Jacoby · Jacobi · View all 6 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Eugene · Yusuf · Ewan · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Jacobo Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Joe · Leo · Antonio · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Elijah · Nathaniel · Sebastian · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Jacobo”
Dictionary Meaning of "Jacobo"Methodology
alternative form of Jacó
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How to Spell Jacobo in ASL
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Comments on the name Jacobo
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Jacobo Garrido Brún is a Spanish Paralympic swimmer who competed at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris.