Jacop
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 13 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Jacop is a two-syllable boy's name with a sharp, distinct sound — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. With only 13 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Jacop is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Jacop is a variant spelling of Jacob, the Hebrew patriarch whose name (Ya'akov, יַעֲקֹב) derives from the root akev, meaning heel — from the story of Jacob grasping his twin Esau's heel at birth. Later, after wrestling with the angel, Jacob was renamed Israel (one who strives with God), ancestor of the twelve tribes.
The Jacop spelling is a phonetic simplification that drops the final b for a more streamlined look. It carries all of Jacob's immense biblical and cultural weight — one of the great patriarchal names — in a slightly stripped-down form.
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Jacop is cataloged under the Hebrew naming tradition. Hebrew names often carry theological significance — many embed references to God, virtues, or blessings within their structure.
In the U.S., Jacop has been recorded as a boy's name since 1989, with 13 total births. Browse the Hebrew names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jacop has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1989.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 7 | — |
The Story of Jacop
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1989, Jacop is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Jacop are most likely born between 1989 and 1996.
How rare is Jacop?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Jacop is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1989, peaked in the 1980s with 7 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(2 years, 1989–1996)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 6 | #8337 |
| 1989 | 7 | #6502 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1989–1996