Supplanter or held by the heel
Jacori is a modern American invention, likely created by blending the classic name Jacob with the popular suffix -corey or -cori. As a derivative of Jacob, it shares the Hebrew meaning of one who follows or supplants.
About 13 boys were named Jacori in 2025.
Collegiate All-American wrestler
Professional basketball player
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).