Supplanter
A modern phonetic spelling variant of the Hebrew name Jacob. It is derived from the name Ya'aqov, which traditionally refers to one who follows or 'supplants' another, famously referencing the biblical patriarch who was born holding his twin brother's heel.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Jaecob in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
