Supplanter or held by the heel
Jakel is a rare variant of the name Jacob, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yaakov. It shares the same etymological roots meaning to follow or to supplant, historically referencing the biblical story of Jacob and Esau.
Less common today
Jakel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,333 in 1999.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
