UK boy's name
Jaykob
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter" or "holding the heel".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jaykob is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jaykob popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4810, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 3 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2010 to 2016. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Jaykob. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jaykob ranked #4810 for boys in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 3 boys were registered as Jaykob.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jaykob as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4810
2016
Births in 2016
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
3 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Meaning
What does Jaykob mean?
The name Jaykob is a variant spelling of the Hebrew name Jacob, which has its origins in the biblical story of the patriarch Jacob from the Book of Genesis. The name Jacob is derived from the Hebrew word "ya'aqob," which means "supplanter" or "one who follows at the heel." This refers to the biblical story where Jacob was born holding onto the heel of his twin brother Esau.
In the Bible, Jacob is the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and the grandson of Abraham. He is an important figure in the Abrahamic religions, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Jacob's name is also associated with the term "Israel," as he is said to have wrestled with an angel and received the name "Israel," which means "one who struggles with God."
The earliest recorded use of the name Jacob can be traced back to ancient Hebrew texts, including the Torah and the Old Testament. Throughout history, the name has been popular among Jewish communities and has also been adopted by Christians and Muslims.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jaykob can be found in medieval English records, where it was likely a variant spelling influenced by regional dialects or scribal errors. However, the name Jaykob remained relatively uncommon until more recent times.
Notable historical figures with the name Jacob or its variants include:
1. Jacob ben Asher (1269-1343), a prominent Jewish rabbi and codifier of Jewish law. 2. Jacob Bohme (1575-1624), a German Christian mystic and philosopher. 3. Jacob van Ruisdael (1628-1682), a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his landscape paintings. 4. Jacob Grimm (1785-1863), a German philologist and one of the Brothers Grimm, famous for their collection of folktales. 5. Jacob Riis (1849-1914), a Danish-American social reformer and photographer who documented the living conditions of the poor in New York City.
These are just a few examples of notable historical figures who bore the name Jacob or its variants, showcasing the widespread use and recognition of this name throughout various cultures and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jaykob over time
The chart below shows babies named Jaykob registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jaykob, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2016, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaykob by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jaykob was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4707 | 9 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Jaykob
- Jack 188,738
- Joshua 145,192
- James 141,878
- Joseph 102,259
- Jacob 93,754
- Jake 66,896
- Jamie 41,243
- Jordan 36,750
- Jayden 28,921
- Jude 24,156
- John 22,240
- Joe 19,164
FAQ
Jaykob: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jaykob in the UK right now?
In 2016, Jaykob was ranked #4810 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Jaykob most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 3 babies registered as Jaykob in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jaykob?
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter" or "holding the heel".
How many people are called Jaykob in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Jaykob across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.