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Jacob: Name day


Name day

Jacob has name days on April 30 in Greece and Ukraine, May 1 in Denmark, July 25 in the USA, October 9 and 23 in Greece, and December 20 in France.

Jacob’s History, Popularity and Enduring Appeal

Jacob is a consistently popular name for boys in the USA, often ranking within the top ten, and enjoys widespread use globally, particularly in Europe and Latin America. Originating from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov, it’s linked to the biblical figure Jacob, father of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name conveys a sense of strength, reliability, and groundedness, with a classic yet contemporary feel. It is overwhelmingly masculine, with variations like Giacomo and Iakovos appearing in different cultures. Its enduring presence reflects its deep historical and religious significance, and its adaptability across languages.

Name day celebration - Jacob



Name Day List: Jacob

Country Day Month Names 
Greece Greece 30 April Asimakis, Jacob, Argyro, Malamati, Matina 
Ukraine Ukraine 30 April Jacob, Rachel 
Denmark Denmark 1 May Jacob, Philip, Valborg 
USA USA 25 July Coby, Colby, Diego, Israel, Jack, Jackie, Jackson, Jaclyn, Jacob, Jacoby, Jacqueline, Jacquelyn, Jacques, Jaime, Jake, Jakob, James, Jameson, Jamie, Jaquan, Jaqueline, Jaxon, Jaxson, Jim, Jimena, Jimmie, Jimmy, Kobe, Koby, Kolby, Santiago 
Greece Greece 9 October Iakovos, Jacob 
Greece Greece 23 October Iakovos, Jacob 
France France 20 December Isaac, Jacob, Théophile 

Name Day List - similar names (Jacob)

Country Day Month Names 
Spain Spain 14 March Jacobo, Matilde, Florentina 
Denmark Denmark 25 July Jacobus 






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