Jacobi

Hebrew
"supplanter"

Jacobi Origin and Meaning

The name Jacobi is a boy's name.

Jacobi is a masculine name derived from Jacob, which has Hebrew origins meaning "supplanter" or "holder of the heel." This form represents a Latin genitive case of Jacobus, essentially meaning "of Jacob" or "son of Jacob." Particularly used in Germanic and Jewish naming traditions, Jacobi carries scholarly and religious significance. While less common than Jacob or Jakob, Jacobi has gained modest popularity in recent decades as parents seek distinctive variations on traditional names. The name projects intelligence and sophistication while maintaining connection to the biblical patriarch Jacob. Jacobi appeals to families looking for names with substantial historical roots but contemporary feel, offering familiar sounds in a less common package.

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Famous People Named Jacobi

  • Sir Derek Jacobi
    English actor

The name Jacobi in Pop Culture

  • Jacobi 'Jack' Heller
    a character in K.A. Barker's "The Book of Days"