Spelling Variants
Jacob vs Jacoby: Which Spelling?
Jacob and Jacoby are both masculine forms of the same Hebrew root name.
Global Rank #23
Jacob
Origin: English
Jacob derives from the Hebrew name Yaakov (יעקב), meaning "supplanter" or "he who supplaces," from the root meaning to seize by the heel or to follow closely.
Global Rank #1,430
Jacoby
Origin: Hebrew
The given name 'Jacoby' means "supplanter" or "holder of the heel," derived from the Hebrew name Jacob (Ya'akov).
Which is more popular? Based on real registry rankings, Jacob currently ranks higher globally. Popularity can vary a lot by country — check each name's own page for a full regional breakdown.