Yaqub
A boys’ name of Hebrew origin, meaning supplanter; arabic form of Jacob.
Babies a year
121
England and Wales, 2025
Rarity
Uncommon
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
#349
121 babies · down from #336
In 2025, 121 babies in England and Wales were named Yaqub. In the US, 38 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold.
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