Jakub

YA-koop
Polish, Czech, and Slovak variation of Jacob, Hebrew
"supplanter"

Jakub Origin and Meaning

The name Jakub is a boy's name meaning "supplanter".

Jakub is an authentic Polish variation of the megapopular Jacob, but in the US it will feel like a kree8tiv spelling. Kuba is the cute Polish short form.

Jakub Popularity

Famous People Named Jakub

  • Jakub "Kuba" BłaszczykowskiPolish footballer
  • Jakub VoracekCzech ice hockey player
  • Jakub SchikanederCzech printer
  • Jakub DemlCzech priest and writer

Jakub in Pop Culture

  • Nickname: Kuba