Yaakov Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Yaakov Name at a Glance

Name	Yaakov
Meaning	Held by the heel.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Yaakov Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Yaakov means “Held by the heel”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Yaakov Name Origin

Our database records Yaakov under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Yaakov a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Yaakov is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Yaakov

When considering Yaakov for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.