Yakov
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Yakov is a Hebrew name meaning “supplanter”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 100% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Yakov
Yakov is a powerful name of Hebrew origin, meaning "supplanter" or "he who supplants." It is the original Hebrew form of the well-known biblical name Jacob, a central figure in the Old Testament. Jacob was the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and the father of the twelve tribes of Israel, making Yakov a name steeped in rich spiritual and historical significance.
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Gender Usage of the Name Yakov
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Yakov 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 Yakov
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
Yakov is listed under Common Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 30K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 134K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 37K births |
| Australia | — | — |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Yakov ranked #1,235 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #1,629 in 2024 — an improvement of 394 places. Yakov shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1,235 in 2025. Its lowest recorded position was #4,672 in 1983. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 242 places (from #1,477 to #1,235).
Characteristics of the Name Yakov
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 5 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- Y — Boy Names Starting with Y
- Ends with
- v — Boy Names Ending in “v”
Name AestheticMethodology
Yakov is a two-syllable name with a 1-2 stress pattern that provides a robust, percussive closure. It is immediately recognized as the primary descriptor for Jacob in the Tanakh. This imparts a Strong & Powerful aesthetic.
Middle Names For Yakov
Middle names used with YakovMethodology
Yakov is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Yakov Michael · Yakov Vladimirovich · Yakov Nikolayevich · Yakov Grigoryevich
Middle name suggestions for YakovMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Yakov is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “a”.
Examples: Yakov Andrew · Yakov Albert · Yakov Alfred · Yakov Antwan · Yakov Antwon. View all 40 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Yakov
Sound Like Yakov Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Yaakov · Yaacov · Yacov
Spelled Like Yakov Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Yaakov · Yako · Yakou · View all 5 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Eugene · Yusuf · Ewan · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Yakov Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Steve · Dave · Aarav · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Ricky · Leroy · Tristan · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Yakov in ASL
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- v
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