Supplanter
A variation of the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning 'to follow' or 'to supplant'. In the Old Testament, Jacob was the son of Isaac and Rebecca and the twin brother of Esau. This spelling is particularly common in Germany, Scandinavia, and Central Europe.
Less common today
Jakob isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #172 in 2001.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
One of the Brothers Grimm, famous for their collection of fairy tales
Lead singer of The Wallflowers and son of Bob Dylan
Olympic gold medalist in middle-distance running
Professional ice hockey defenseman
Professional basketball player for the Toronto Raptors
Swedish professional ice hockey player
