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By Grace Royal · Jul 2026

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Jacobus

OriginLatin and Dutch
Meaning"supplanter"
GenderBoy
NB Rank#11732

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The name Jacobus peaked for boys at #5650 in 1979.

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  • Jacobus Johannes "Jaap" Eden

    Dutch athlete

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