Jacub

Hebrew

"supplanter"

Jacub Origin and Meaning

The name Jacub is a boy's name.

Jacub is an alternate spelling of Jacob, one of the most enduring masculine names in history. The original Hebrew name Ya'aqov means "supplanter" or "holder of the heel," referring to the biblical Jacob who was born holding his twin brother's heel. This variant spelling appears in several Central and Eastern European languages, particularly in Polish contexts. While less common than the standard Jacob spelling in English-speaking countries, Jacub offers a distinctive international flair while maintaining the familiar sound. The name carries the rich historical and religious significance of the biblical patriarch Jacob, who later became known as Israel and whose twelve sons formed the twelve tribes of Israel.