Supplanter or held by the heel
Yaacov is the transliterated Hebrew form of the name Jacob. In the Old Testament, Jacob was born holding his twin brother Esau's heel, leading to the name's etymological association with 'supplanting' or following after.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Yaacov in 2025.
Israeli sculptor and experimental artist
Israeli politician and former Minister of Health
Prominent Orthodox Jewish singer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
