Yakov
- Meaning
- Supplanter
- Origin
- Russian
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What does Yakov mean?
Yakov means “supplanter”.
Yakov is a form of Jacob. It shares the recorded meaning “supplanter” with that name. Through Jacob, it has a biblical connection.
Nicknames & variations
No nicknames or variations are listed for Yakov yet.
How popular is Yakov?
United States · 2025Explore how often Yakov is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #1,286 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Yakov
- 153 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 11.0% Fewer than 2024
Yakov over time
United States · Boys
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #1,286 | 153 |
| 2024 | Boys | #1,195 | 172 |
| 2023 | Boys | #1,472 | 123 |
| 2022 | Boys | #1,345 | 140 |
| 2021 | Boys | #1,513 | 118 |
| 2020 | Boys | #1,436 | 121 |
| 2019 | Boys | #1,506 | 114 |
| 2018 | Boys | #1,363 | 130 |
| 2017 | Boys | #1,498 | 113 |
| 2016 | Boys | #1,512 | 113 |
| 2015 | Boys | #1,474 | 114 |
| 2014 | Boys | #1,700 | 90 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Yakov
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Mostly boys- Meaning
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Mostly boys- Meaning
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Jamie
Unisex- Meaning
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Shares the recorded meaning “supplanter” with Yakov.
Jimmy
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Supplanter
Shares the recorded meaning “supplanter” with Yakov.
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