Supplanting or following after
Jhayco is a modern phonetic variation of the name Jacob or Jace, popularized by the Puerto Rican music scene. It carries the traditional Hebrew meaning of 'supplanter,' referring to one who follows.
Less common today
Jhayco isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,945 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Puerto Rican reggaeton singer and songwriter formerly known as Jhay Cortez
