Meaning & Origin
A male given name.
Jacoby is a boy's and girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, an elaboration of Jacob, from Hebrew Ya'akov, meaning 'supplanter' or 'he who follows at the heel' — the patriarch whose wrestling match with God resulted in his renaming as Israel.
The -y suffix transforms the classic Jacob into something with a more dynamic, energetic feel — it's the name that feels like it's always moving forward. NFL cornerback Jacoby Jones and other athletes have carried the name through sports culture. It sits at the intersection of biblical heritage and modern American naming style.