Supplanter or holder of the heel
Yaqub is the Arabic form of the Hebrew name Jacob. In Islamic tradition, Yaqub is a prophet and the son of Ishaq (Isaac), known for his devotion and strength of character. The name etymologically refers to the biblical story of being born holding his twin's heel.
Less common today
Yaqub isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,576 in 2019.
Third Caliph of the Almohad Caliphate in Morocco
Central Asian ruler of Kashgaria
Indian chartered accountant
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
