Supplanter
The French form of Jacob or James, derived from the Late Latin Iacobus. It historically refers to one who follows or replaces another, specifically referencing the biblical Jacob.
About 80 boys were named Jacques in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Renowned oceanographer and filmmaker
World-famous French chef and television personality
French explorer who claimed Canada for France
Influential French Neoclassical painter
Algerian-born French philosopher
The bumbling police inspector · The Pink Panther
German-born French composer of the Romantic period
The same feel as Jacques — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
