Jacobo

Jacobo is the Spanish variant of the biblical name Jacob. This name has its origin in the ancient Hebrew Jaʿakow (יַעֲקֹב), with the exact meaning not being entirely clear.

What does the name Jacobo mean?

Jacobo is the Spanish derivation of the biblical Jacob. Its origin lies in the ancient Hebrew name Jaʿakow (יַעֲקֹב), whose exact meaning remains uncertain. It can mean either 'God may protect' or 'the heel holder.' More information about the meanings can be found on the name page for Jacob. The first name Jacobo is popular not only in Spain but also in many Latin American countries. Common Spanish variants of Jacob include the names Diego, Jaime, Santiago, and Yago. In the Basque Country, the forms Jakes and Xanti are also used, as well as Jaume in Catalonia.

Where does the name Jacobo come from?

Origin of the word: Similar to Jacob, the name Jacobo also has its roots in the Hebrew Jaʿakow (יַעֲקֹב). In ancient Hebrew, this can be interpreted as a complete sentence meaning 'God protects' or 'God may protect.' Folk etymologically, the name is also associated with the ancient Hebrew term 'akow,' which means 'to hold the heel' (derived from 'akew' for 'heel').

How do you pronounce Jacobo?

Ja-ko-bo

When is the name day of Jacobo?

The most significant name days for Jacobo are May 3 (James the Less), July 25 (James the Greater), and October 6 (Patriarch Jacob).

Popularity

In Germany, Jacobo is one of the rare first names. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2005 at rank 827. Over the last ten years, Jacobo has been used as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,448th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,934th.

Famous people

• Dan Jacobo Beninson (Namibian physicist)
• Jacobo Borges (Venezuelan artist)
• Jacobo Campos (football player from Spain)
• Jacobo Diaz (Spanish tennis player)
• Jacobo Ficher (Argentinian composer)
• Jacobo Fijman (Argentinian writer)
• Jacobo Mansilla (Argentinian football player)
• Jacobo Maria Ynclan Pajeras (English footballer)
• Jacobo Martin (Spanish actor)
• Jacobo Pacchiarotto (Italian painter)
• Jacobo Palm (American musician)
• Jacobo Rispa (American film director)
• Jacobo Rubalcaba (musician from India)
• Jacobo Sanz Ovejero (Spanish footballer)
• Jacobo Ynclan (football player from Spain)
• Marcel Jacobo Laniado de Wind (Ecuadorian scholar)