Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Jacoby

Jacoby is most likely the transferred use of a patronymic Jewish surname derived from the Hebrew personal name “Yaakov” which was eventually Latinized to Jacob. The original Hebrew name is derived from the word "akev" which literally translates to "at the heel". In Genesis 25:26, Jacob was born the younger twin to Isaac and Rebecca and he "came out with his hand holding Esau's heel, so his name was called Jacob." The Lord told Rebecca that the younger would be stronger, and that the older would serve the younger. As the Biblical story progresses, the cunning Jacob eventually supplants his older brother by stealing his birthright and his father's blessing. "Is he not rightly named Jacob?" Esau asks in Genesis 27:36. "For he has supplanted me these two times." Therefore, the name is also often associated with the verb ‘to supplant’.

All About the Baby Name – Jacoby

Personality

OF THE BOY NAME JACOBY

The Number 2 personality in numerology is all about cooperation and balance. It's the number of diplomats and mediators. They are not leaders, but strive rather for harmony in partnerships. These are the peacemakers. Equality and fairness are important in their dealings, and they are willing to share power and responsibility to achieve a harmonious outcome. This personality is calm and patient, waiting for things to evolve instead of pushing aggressively for an outcome. They are good-natured and easy-going, and care deeply on an emotional and spiritual plane. Twos appreciate beauty and nature and are intent on making the world a better place.

Popularity

OF THE BOY NAME JACOBY

Jacoby first appeared on the American male naming charts in 1983 but for almost 25 years this name languished at low levels of popularity on the charts. Suddenly in 2007 and 2008, the name advanced nearly 500 positions up the charts in two short years. This is extremely rapid growth within a short timeframe. What influenced the abrupt interest in this name? Well, it only took a little bit of research to discover that the New England states of Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire and Massachusetts were behind the movement. In 2007, the Boston Red Sox won the World Series and debuting that year was a young player named Jacoby Ellsbury. The New York Times described him as a "cult hero" who brought "speed, improved defense, and unbridled enthusiasm" to his team. An obvious fan favorite, New England states responded by placing the name Jacoby in their Top 100 which impacted the name’s popularity nationwide. The flurry of interest in the name has waned in more recent years however. Still, Jacoby is an alternative to the ever-popular Jacob.

Quick Facts

ON JACOBY

GENDER:

Boy

ORIGIN:

Hebrew

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

3

RANKING POPULARITY:

487

PRONUNCIATION:

ja-KO-bee

SIMPLE MEANING:

At the heel, The Supplanter

Characteristics

OF JACOBY

Cooperative

Considerate

Compassionate

Nurturing

Sensitive

Patient

Loving

Kind

Gracious

Balanced

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Jacoby

Literary Characters

OF THE BABY NAME JACOBY

We cannot find any significant literary characters by the name of Jacoby

Childrens Books

ON THE BABY NAME JACOBY

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Popular Songs

ON JACOBY

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Famous People

NAMED JACOBY

Jacoby Ellsbury (baseball player)
Jacoby Ford (football player)
Jacoby Jones (football player)
Jacoby Shaddix (musician)

Children of Famous People

NAMED JACOBY

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Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME JACOBY

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