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Jacob/James Alternatives

  1. Jacobean
    • Jacoben
      • Jacobine
        • Jacobson
          • Jacobus
            • Jacoby
              • Jacquéme
                • Jakobus
                  • Jakoubek
                    • Koby

                      • Origin:

                        Polish, diminutive of Jacob

                      • Description:

                        More distinctive nickname for the Number 1 boys' name than the ubiquitous Jake.
                    • Kobi
                      • Santiago

                        • Origin:

                          Place-name or Latin

                        • Meaning:

                          "Saint James"

                        • Description:

                          Santiago is a spirited Spanish name with great crossover potential. It's a place-name (a city in Chile), a surname, and the name of the patron saint of Spain.
                      • Shamus

                        • Origin:

                          Anglicized spelling of Séamus

                        • Description:

                          See SEAMUS.
                      • Séamus
                        • Tiago

                          • Origin:

                            Portuguese diminutive of Santiago, Latin

                          • Meaning:

                            "Saint James"

                          • Description:

                            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 sophistication of its long form, Tiago is popular in its native Portugal, but also in France, Belgium, Brazil, and the UK.
                        • Thiago
                          • Xaume
                            • Yago

                              • Description:

                                Yago is a masculine name with Spanish and Portuguese origins, functioning as a variant of James (Santiago in Spanish). Derived ultimately from the Hebrew name Ya'akov (Jacob), meaning 'supplanter,' it has biblical connections to both the apostle James and the Old Testament patriarch Jacob. The name carries a distinctive sound with its smooth flow and strong ending. Particularly popular in Galicia, Spain, and in Portuguese-speaking countries, Yago offers cultural richness while remaining relatively uncommon in English-speaking regions. This gives it cross-cultural appeal with a touch of exoticism for international parents. The name's brevity and clear pronunciation make it accessible despite its relative rarity. Yago projects a vibrant, distinctive quality while connecting its bearer to ancient traditions and religious heritage.

                            • Yakov

                              • Origin:

                                Russian variation of Jacob

                              • Meaning:

                                "supplanter"

                              • Description:

                                What a difference a couple of letters make: Old World version of most popular name never quite made it out of the shtetl.