Supplanter; from the village of Koli
A modern American invention, Jacolby likely originated as a blend of the biblical name Jacob and the English surname Colby. Jacob stems from the Hebrew name Yaakov, meaning 'supplanter,' while Colby is an Old Norse-derived place name meaning 'Koli's settlement.'
Less common today
Jacolby isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,261 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American contemporary video artist and animator
Professional football player
