Supplanter
Jakub is the Polish, Czech, and Slovak form of the Hebrew name Jacob. It is derived from the name Yaakov, which traditionally refers to one who follows or replaces another.
Less common today
Jakub isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,036 in 2008.
Professional NHL hockey player
Polish professional footballer
Polish actor
Operatic countertenor
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
