UK boy's name
Jaykub
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter" or "holds the heel".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jaykub is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jaykub popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4678, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2010 to 2010. 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.
Jaykub is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Jaykub. 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 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jaykub ranked #4678 for boys in England and Wales in 2010, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 3 boys were registered as Jaykub.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jaykub as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4678
2010
Births in 2010
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Jaykub mean?
The name Jaykub has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew name Ya'akov, which means "supplanter" or "one who follows behind." The name Ya'akov is found in the Hebrew Bible, where it refers to the patriarch Jacob, the son of Isaac and grandson of Abraham.
The name Jaykub appears in various spellings and forms across different languages and cultures. In Arabic, it is written as Ya'qub, while in Greek it is rendered as Iakob. These variations reflect the linguistic and cultural adaptations that occurred as the name spread across regions and communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jaykub can be found in the Book of Genesis, where Jacob is a central figure in the biblical narratives. He is portrayed as a complex character who wrestles with both divine and human forces, earning the name "Israel" after his struggle with an angel.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jaykub or its variations. One of the earliest examples is Jacob ben Asher (1269-1343), a prominent Jewish scholar and author of the Arba'ah Turim, a comprehensive code of Jewish law. Another notable figure is Jacob Mordecai (1762-1848), a prominent scholar and leader of the Jewish community in Philadelphia, United States.
In the Islamic tradition, the name Ya'qub is associated with the prophet Jacob, who is revered as a messenger of God. One of the most famous Islamic figures with this name is Yaqub ibn Ishaq al-Kindi (801-873), a renowned philosopher, mathematician, and scientist who made significant contributions to the development of Islamic philosophy and science.
The name Jaykub has also been carried by notable figures in the Christian tradition. One example is Jacob Böhme (1575-1624), a German mystic and philosopher whose works had a profound influence on Western esotericism and spiritual thought.
Another historical figure with the name Jaykub is Jacob Grimm (1785-1863), a German philologist and one of the Brothers Grimm, renowned for their collection of folk tales and their contributions to the study of Germanic languages and literature.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the name Jaykub or its variations, reflecting its enduring presence and significance across diverse cultures and belief systems.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Jaykub by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jaykub 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 | #4678 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Jaykub
- 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
Jaykub: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jaykub in the UK right now?
In 2010, Jaykub was ranked #4678 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Jaykub most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 3 babies registered as Jaykub in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jaykub?
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter" or "holds the heel".
How many people are called Jaykub in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Jaykub across the 1 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.