Supplanter or held by the heel
Yacob is a transliteration of the Hebrew name Ya'aqov, which is the root for the English names Jacob and James. In the Old Testament, Jacob was born holding his twin brother Esau's heel, leading to the name's literal interpretation. It carries a sense of persistence and eventual leadership.
Less common today
Yacob isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,215 in 2017.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
17th-century Ethiopian philosopher known for 'Hatata'
Ethiopian Olympic long-distance runner
