Supplanter or held by the heel
Yaakov is the original Hebrew form of the name Jacob. In the Old Testament, Yaakov was the son of Isaac and Rebecca and the father of the twelve tribes of Israel, famously born holding his twin brother Esau's heel.
About 218 boys were named Yaakov in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Prominent Orthodox Jewish singer
Israeli sculptor and experimental artist
Israeli politician and former Minister of Health
First Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces
The same feel as Yaakov — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
