Iakovos
Hebrew · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Iakovos
Iakovos is the Greek form of Jacob, derived from the Hebrew name Yaakov (יעקוב), meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows," from the root meaning to hold by the heel.
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Etymology
Iakovos is the Greek form of Jacob, derived from the Hebrew name Yaakov (יעקוב), meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows," from the root meaning to hold by the heel. The name is primarily used in Greek Orthodox Christianity and among Greek-speaking populations, with notable historical significance as the name of James the Apostle in the New Testament.
Iakovos currently ranks #5,120 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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