International Variations of Jacob

By Brynn McKeon · Updated September 2026

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The Number 1 boy's name in the US from 1999 until 2012, the Biblical Jacob also translates into many other cultures across the globe.

There are several handsome forms of Jacob used internationally, such Cornish Jago, Polish Kuba, Italian Giacomo, and French Jacques.

Here is our full list of international variations of Jacob.

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Jacob
Hebrew
"supplanter"
Biblical Jacob ceded his Number 1 spot to biblical Noah, in 2013, after holding first place on the list of baby boy names from 1999 to 2012, given a huge boost by the Twilight phenomenon. Jacob has…
Diego
Spanish variation of James
"supplanter"
The energetic Diego is rising rapidly along with a lot of other authentically Spanish baby names that work perfectly well with surnames of any origin. Possibly a derivative of Santiago, Diego is a…
Jaime
Spanish variation of James
A Hispanic classic that has lost some momentum in recent years. It could be misunderstood by some as Jamie -- which is how it's pronounced on Game of Thrones .
Tiago
Portuguese diminutive of Santiago, Latin
"Saint James"
Tiago, also spelled Thiago, is a popular Portuguese boys' name. Derived from the more formal Santiago, these days it is often used on its own. Relaxed and charming while still maintaining the…
Yakov
Russian variation of Jacob
"supplanter"
What a difference a couple of letters make: Old World version of most popular name never quite made it out of the shtetl.
Jakob
German, Norwegian, and Slovenian variation of Jacob, Hebrew variation of James
"supplanter"
After cracking the US Top 200 in the early 2000s, fueled by Jacob's rise, this name has been losing steam in recent years. But Jakob is the top form of the name in many other countries, cultures, and…
Jacques
French variation of James and Jacob
"supplanter"
Regal and ancient feeling, Jacques has been declining in popularity in its native France, but in the UK, it saw a surprising revival in 2022. Jumping from somewhere around the #2500 mark straight to…
Jacobo
Spanish variation of Jacob
Charming way to freshen up Jacob.
Kobi
Kobi is a masculine name with multicultural origins. In Hebrew, it's a diminutive of Jacob (meaning 'supplanter') or a variant of Koby, sometimes used as a nickname for Yaakov. The name gained…
Giacomo
Italian variation of James
"supplanter"
Giacomo is a primo member of the Giovanni-Gino-Giancarlo-Giacomo gruppo of Italian names that are beginning to be adopted by American parents. Singer/creative baby namer Sting chose it for his son.…
Jakub
Polish, Czech, and Slovak variation of Jacob, Hebrew
"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
Polish, Czech, and Slovak variation of Jacob, Hebrew
"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.
Hamish
Scottish variation of James
"supplanter"
Just as Seamus/Seumus is Irish for James, Hamish is the Scottish form — one that's not often used here, but still redolent of Olde Scotland. If you're ready to go further than Duncan and Malcolm, out…
Jacquez
Jacquez is a distinctive masculine name that appears to be a modern variant of Jacques, the French form of Jacob, which ultimately derives from Hebrew meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel.'…
Jacobe
Jacobe is a masculine name that presents an alternative spelling to the traditional Jacob, which comes from Hebrew meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel.' This biblical name refers to the Old…
Jacquelin
Jacquelin is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Jacqueline, the French feminine form of Jacques (James). It ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning "supplanter."…
Jouko
Jouko is a masculine Finnish name with deep cultural roots in Nordic tradition. The name may derive from elements meaning 'lord' or 'god' in ancient Finnish, suggesting strength and reverence.…
Jakubek
Jakubek is a masculine name of Slavic origin, primarily used in Polish, Czech, and Slovak communities. It's a diminutive form of Jakub, which is the Eastern European equivalent of Jacob. The suffix…
Jackquet
Jackquet is a masculine name that appears to be a variant or elaboration of Jack, possibly drawing influence from French naming patterns with the '-quet' suffix creating a diminutive or ornamental…
Akiv
Akiv is a masculine name with possible Hebrew origins, potentially related to the name Akiva or Akiba, which means 'to protect' or 'to shield.' In Jewish tradition, Rabbi Akiva was a famous sage and…

International Variations of Jacob

About this list

The names

Jacob

Diego

Jaime

Tiago

Yakov

Jakob

Jacques

Jacobo

Kobi

Giacomo

Jakub

Jakub

Hamish

Jacquez

Jacobe

Jacquelin

Jouko

Jakubek

Jackquet

Akiv