Jocob

Jocob is a masculine name that appears to be a spelling variation of the more common biblical name Jacob. The traditional Jacob derives from Hebrew origins meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel,' referring to the biblical story where Jacob was born holding his twin brother Esau's heel. This particular spelling with the 'o' in the first syllable is quite rare and may have emerged through phonetic spelling or as a unique variant. While standard Jacob has consistently ranked among popular boys' names for decades, Jocob remains extremely uncommon. The alternate spelling maintains the same pronunciation and cultural connections as Jacob, including its importance in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions, while offering a distinctive written form that sets it apart visually.

Pronounced JO-kub.

As of October 2026, Jocob ranked #13383 in US births in 2009 SSA, peaked at #2676 in 1987.