Boy Names Like Jacob
- Jevon
Origin:
Welsh, variation of EvanMeaning:
"gift of God"Description:
Yet another offshoot of the original John, also sometimes used as Jevan or Yevan.
- Jordy
Origin:
Diminutive of JordanDescription:
A cutesy short form of Jordan that's never been overly popular. Pro Bowl wide receiver Jordy Nelson is one famous bearer.
- Jaco
Origin:
Portuguese variation of JacobDescription:
Intriguing twist on Jacob, but may be too strongly associated with Michael Jackson.
- Macon
Origin:
French place-nameDescription:
What with Mason scooting up the charts, this attractive place-name, with its thick Georgia accent, could make a more distinctive alternative.
- Cobain
Origin:
Scottish from NorseDescription:
Surname that is occasionally used as a given name in tribute to Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain.
- Jabin
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"perceptive"Description:
The name of two Old Testament kings that seems as ripe as you can get for modern use, given the popularity of sound-alike Biblical brethren Jadon and Jacob (and even mythological Jason). Note that different sources give wide-ranging meanings for Jabin, but we think "perceptive" is the most authoritative, not to mention appealing.
- Jachin
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"he establishes"Description:
A son of Simeon in the Old Testament whose name is largely unknown in modern times -- though that may change as parents look for a substitute for the overused Jacob and Jadon.
- Iddo
Origin:
Hebrew and ArabicMeaning:
"to evaporate and to be mighty"Description:
This Old Testament name, also translated as Ido, is well-used in the modern Middle East but nearly unknown in the US. The Biblical Iddo was a minor prophet who lived in the time of Solomon.
- Jacobson
Origin:
English surnameMeaning:
"son of Jacob"Description:
Jameson has cracked the Top 100, so you may want to look towards greener pastures. Jacobson has the same appeal, and — trivia bonus — Jacob and James are variations of the same name.
- Hacon