Supplanter
Giacomo is the Italian form of James and Jacob. It derives from the Late Latin name Iacobus, which has roots in the Hebrew name Yaakov, referring to one who follows or supplants.
Less common today
Giacomo isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,211 in 2005.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Renowned Italian opera composer
Italian adventurer and famous author
Influential Italian poet and philosopher
Multi-time world champion motorcycle racer
