Yakov
Russian variation of Jacob
"supplanter"
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Updated Tue Apr 28 2026
Yakov Origin and Meaning
Variation of Yaakov
- Yakov Rank in US Top 1000
- Famous People Named Yakov
- The name Yakov in Pop Culture
- International Variations of the name Yakov
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Yakov Rank in US Top 1000
Popularity of the name Yakov
- 225Unique2024
Famous People Named Yakov
- Yakov SmirnoffRussian,American comedian
- Yakov Borisovich Zel'dovichBelarusian physicist
- Yakov Alexandrovich ProtazanovRussian film director
The name Yakov in Pop Culture
- Yakov Richardspoliceman main character in Ekaterina Sedia's novel "The Secret History of Moscow"
- Yakov Korolenkocharacter from TV series Night Court
- Yakov Feltsmancharacter in the anime "Yuri!!! On Ice"
- Yakov Gurocharacter in "Gogol"
International Variations of the name Yakov
- YashaRussian
More Lists containing Yakov
- Russian Names
- Russian Names for Boys
- 5 Letter Boy Names
- Names Ending in V for Boys
- Names That Mean Supplanter
- Names That Mean Variation
- Two Syllable Names for Boys
- Eastern European Names
- Russian Names that Start With Y
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