International Baby Names
By Brynn McKeon · Updated September 2026
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Akoub is a masculine name with Middle Eastern origins, particularly found in Lebanese, Syrian, and Armenian communities. The name likely relates to the Arabic word for 'thistle' or 'artichoke'…
Cornish variation of Jacob or James
"supplanter"
A dashing alternative to the popular James and Jacob, Jago is the jaunty Cornish form of the Biblical names. Occasionally (or historically) appearing as Jagoe, Jego, and Jaego, it may have been…
Akib is a masculine name with Arabic origins, derived from the word 'aqib' meaning 'successor' or 'the one who follows'. It holds significance in Islamic tradition as Al-Aqib was one of the names of…
Yocoub is a masculine name that represents a variant transliteration of Yacoub or Yaqub, which are Arabic forms of Jacob. The original Hebrew name Jacob (Ya'akov) means "supplanter" or "holder of the…
Jolubas is an extremely rare masculine name with obscure origins. It may have connections to Baltic or Eastern European naming traditions, though specific etymology is difficult to trace in…
Dutch variation of Jacob and James
Jaap is a common if not exactly fashionable first name for boys' in The Netherlands. For more on Dutch names and their pronunciation, check out this specialty website:…
Portuguese variation of Jacob
Intriguing twist on Jacob, but may be too strongly associated with Michael Jackson.
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…
Italian variation of Jacob, Hebrew
One of Jacob’s perkier variations.
Yakobe is a masculine name that represents a distinctive variant of Jacob, one of the most enduring biblical names across many cultures. While Jacob derives from Hebrew and means 'supplanter' or…
Akoubian is an extremely rare masculine name with possible roots in West African or Armenian naming traditions, though specific etymology is difficult to trace due to its uncommon usage. The name has…
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…
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…
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.…
Jalu is a distinctive masculine name with origins in various cultures. In Finnish, it means 'noble' or 'footprint,' while in Indonesian cultures, particularly Javanese, it can signify 'firmness' or…
Akoobjee is a distinctive masculine name of likely African origin, though specific etymological information remains limited in mainstream naming resources. The name may have roots in East African or…
Ikov is a rare masculine name with possible Slavic or Russian origins. It may be derived from the suffix "-ikov" which appears in many Russian surnames, or it could be a variant of names like Yakov…
Yanka is a masculine name with Slavic origins, particularly common in Belarus as a variant of the name Jan (the Slavic form of John). The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning…
Jaako is a Finnish variant of Jacob, a name with ancient Hebrew origins meaning "supplanter" or "holder of the heel," referring to the biblical story where Jacob was born holding his twin brother's…
