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Jacob -- Meaning, Origin, and/or Other Information


Jacob: From the Hebrew bible, Jacob, also known as Israel, is the son of Isaac and Rebekah. His twin is Esau. He is featured in the later part of the Book of Genesis.

Jacob has a Hebrew origin, meaning Supplanter, substitute.

Alternatives for Jacob include Cob, Cobb, Cobbie, Cobby, Giacobo, Giacomo, Giacopo, Hamish, lago, Jack, Ya'qob, Jachob, Jaco, Jacobb, Jacub, Jaecob, Jaicob, Jock, Jocob, Jocobb, Jokub, Jacobe, Jacoby, Jacobi, and Yaqub.

Jacob is associated with these categories: Biblical and Popular.

Famous Parents:
Fullname: Jacob Hurley
Mother: Dorothea Hurley Bon Jovi
Father: Jon Bon Jovi, Musician


Stage Names:
Stage name: Rodney Dangerfield
Given name: Jacob Cohen