Jacob

I’m named Jacob I have hated my name for my 26 years (too popular and I get called Jake from State Farm and get sung John Jacob Jinglehimer Schmidt a lot growing up) I am genuinely getting it changed soon.

My middle name is Jacob, and I absolutely love it! It is masculine, familiar, and I can picture it on a male of any age or culture. When I was born in 2000, it was the #1 male name in the U.S. and didn't leave the top ten until 2018, but its popularity has been steadily declining ever since.

Coincidentally, my last name is Black, like Jacob Black in Twilight, but the franchise isn't nearly as relevant as it was ten plus years ago, and I've never had any problems with that association anyway.

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If I ever have a son someday, I will seriously consider passing Jacob on as a first or middle name if it's not too popular by then.

Forget about Levi! I think "Jacob" is a better masculine name for my car, Perodua Viva, because of his love for Joseph!

I LOVE the name Jacob. The impression to me regarding the bearer of the name Jacob is someone who is handsome, reliable, calm, good hearted and fun. It is a familiar name but I don't think it is overused. I do know 2 Jacobs but it really isn't a big deal. I like this name because it is cross cultural, (every culture has a version), ages very well and it is familiar. There are benefits to these qualities, especially in a working environment or in school. There are lots of social benefits too. It is not overly long or hard to say and it is spelled just like it sounds, even in other languages. There are many nicknames, in particular I like Cubby, Jack, Jay or Jake. Nobody wants to spend a lifetime explaining how to spell their name. I know first hand because I am a woman and I have an unusual (although beautiful) name that requires me to explain how to pronounce and spell it (typically multiple times) and it is very frustrating. I don't need every introduction or interaction to be all about me and my name, pronunciation, origin, meaning, blah blah, for several minutes before we can move on. I am seriously considering a change to my name for this reason. For all the parents that are looking for a name for their child, there are many benefits to having a familiar name and I caution you against a controversial, unrecognizable or difficult to say or spell name as the first name. This type of name separates them from others and will make life difficult, not to mention that not everyone wants to stand out in that way. Of course, if you grow up with an unusual name you might not know different (I didn't understand this until I was in my 20s) but I've tried it both ways (yes, I created a new identity, called it my nickname, in my work environment) and I can say from first hand experience that belonging is better, especially at work and socially. If you feel you must give your child a difficult or unusual name, give your child one of each and put the more creative name as a middle name so they have an easier life. Jacob is a fantastic name and I highly recommend it.

A great alternative to the popular James.

I think Jacob is a very nice name that expresses itself as both respectable, decent and most importantly, strong. I could also imagine a small child named Jacob and then see a grown man of character bearing this forceful name. The nickname, Jake, for Jacob, is not that bad either. A toast to anyone who has this as their first or middle name! Cheers to you all!

It's a simple and short name. I like it and think of two things: someone who doesn't get blamed for things he does and a surprisingly smart person.

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If you don't like it then that's fine but whatever you do don't name your kid James.

I always thought it was sad to see little boys with this name. I always thought it was for somebody in assisted living.

All I think of is the Jacobite Risings of 1746 for some reason. Even then, this name's too popular for my liking... *imagines the Battle of Culloden*...and it's honestly rather uninteresting because it's so popular. But it's an okay name despite all that.

Uninteresting name, hate it.

This is actually SUCH a handsome name!

I am biased. But Jacob is a good name. It sounds cool, but it sounds troublesome for some reason. I also like all of the ways to pronounce it.

Jacob is one of my favourite male names, but I only like it in its' Germanic/Northern-European kind of pronounceation: "Ya-kob"! I don't like the English/American variation named "Jay-kob"

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I live in Denmark, and Jacob is a very common name here which never gets out of fashion.

Can’t help but think of a 10 year old boy that tries to be hip, cool and does TikTok dances and cringy trends as well. Go with James instead.

I've always loved the name Jacob. It's simple and timeless in a way that I can find boring in some other names, but it just has such a lovely sound to it.

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The nickname Jay is so sweet. Jake is good but a bit bland.

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And, this is so ridiculously silly, but the "cob" part is a weird little bonus to me, because it makes me think of corn every time. I really like corn. Look, I said it was silly, but somehow it still adds a bit of brightness and warmth to the name, at least for me. It's still not my main association, and it's such a classic that I don't think most would notice or care.

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It's a very handsome name that seems to suit just about any personality. It's common in the best way, comfortably familiar when you hear it.

I really love this name. It's a nice sounding name and ages very well!

I love this name! People say it's too popular but who cares? Refer to my Sophia comment hehe. Anyways, Jake, Jaco, and Jakey are cute nicknames for this!

Nice name. Also seems to be one of the most popular names of Generation Z (born 1997 to 2012), as it peaked in popularity from 1999 to 2012.

Jacob sounds like a cool and strong name for boys.

I used to hate this name as it seemed like a little kid name to me but over time my impression of the name completely changed (mostly due to Jacob Elordi) and I actually like the name now.

If I have a son I'm naming it Jacob, not only do I love the name it's a family name (my great uncle's name aka my dad's favorite uncle) I was also supposed to be named it if I was a boy.

Great name.

My name is J-a-c-o-b so I like it better than J-a-y-c-o-b.

My brothers' name. He can get annoying, but I love his name, it's handsome!

Boring and overused.

I don't know what y'all are on about, I've never met a single Jacob where I live. And by the way, plenty of names are popular. Should people stop using names just because lots of people like them too?

This name reminds me of sweet corn, like corn on the 'cob'.

Mopey.

All the Jacobs I knew were annoying as hell.

Average - not awful, but not exactly inspiring either.

I think Jacob is a good name. It's a strong, timeless, classic, biblical name.

I like this name, I don't care if it's overused!
That also might be because it's my name 0-0.

Good name but overused, and hated. A lot.
P.S. my name is Jacob.

Jacob is far better than James, totally.

It is OK (Don't like it and don't dislike it) although it is not one of my favourite biblical names. I much prefer James to be honest.

Jacob is a lovely name, definitely using this for my first born son.

A good name overall.

I have the name Jacob and I love it :)))))). I think it is unique.

My name is Jacob and I think it fits me in only in middle school but the name Jacob means following after and I think that I follow a lot and not lead so if your name is Jacob then know that you're beautiful:)

Dull name.

Classic and masculine!

Great name for a one eyed parrot.

Hate this name. I know too many people with this name. All jerks.

Way too common.

I'm Jacob Joshua and I love my name :) some people call me Jake as a nickname, and sometimes even Jakey as a pet name. Mostly I just like to be called Jacob.

I would name my son this. Jacob is a great name for a great kid. My kid would be Jake but Jacob if in trouble.

Being named Jacob I can say I love my name.

Jacob is the best name and he's kind, hot, cute and the best name ever. And has great hair.

I never liked the name but now I know a lot of guys named Jacob, and they're all exceptionally kind, wonderful people. Now I plan on naming my first-born son Jacob.

Jacob is a cute name for a boy. It’s simple yet sweet. I can picture Jacob better on a little boy than a grown man though. It’s probably because the name doesn’t sound that old fashioned. It’s just my opinion. I know it’s plain and overused, but all boy names are plain and overused and common and they have all had a feminine taste, so I don’t see a difference.

Jacob is a name that has continued in popularity for quite some time and will probably remain so in the foreseeable future.
I personally think it is a bit overused for anyone desiring a relatively rare forename, but if you think that it carries a certain charm and weight of historic significance then it may be the right name to select.

I like this name. Classic.

One of my classmates' names is Jacob. Awesomely, everyone in my class has a different name, despite some of them being common names.

Too popular. Once I was in a class of 18 kids, and 7 were Jacob.
Jacob G., Jacob H., Jacob D...

Very nice biblical name. Extremely overused though.

Not a good name, especially if you want to give your son a christian name. In the bible, God changed Jacob's name to Israel because it had a good and better meaning so WHY would you want to name your son Jacob?

This is my name. I was born in 1995, and Jacob was the most popular name for boys that year. It doesn't seem to have dwindled in popularity much, since I still meet little boys named Jacob all the time. I do think it's overused, but if you really want to name your son Jacob, who am I to stop you?

Jacob is a cool name. Also, I have a friend named Jacob and he´s very cool.

This name needs to go into hiding for awhile. I know like 12 Jacobs. It's become so overused you don't see the beauty in the name anymore. Whenever I think of someone in biblical times with the name, it sounds strong. However, now all I can think of are the lame sex addicted, technology addicted Jacobs I know in my class and it feels weak.

I like this name because it really brings out the character in some people's names and their pet's names. In fact I have have a dog named Jacob. It is also a saint's name- that is also why it is such a cool name to have.

It's a perfectly pleasant name with the nice nickname of "Jake." But I've met so many Jacobs that I'm frankly sick of hearing it, and it has grown to be boring and unimaginative to my ears.

Boring overused name.

I was born in the 90s, and I can tell you that I know a TON of guys with this name. Including a family member. I like the name, but it's very common, which isn't always a good thing.

I really dislike this name. The "B" is awkward at the end. The nickname "Jake" is even worse. I don't know why this name is so over used and popular.

Jacob is my brother's name... Jacob was towards the very top of the most popular boy's names for years, but has been overtaken by names like Liam and Noah, which are currently very popular... I like the name, though.

I've always disliked this name. I just don't like its sound, especially the second symbol. I prefer Jake.

My name is Jacob, and I definitely wouldn't change it. It was a little difficult in school (because there were around 10 other Jacobs I knew), but now that I'm in college, it's not bothersome anymore. I haven't met many Jacobs who have been significantly older than me, although I've met a couple of them, one of whom is my former boss. I like my name because despite its popularity, I feel it still maintains an air of uniqueness.

I have grown up with so many Jacobs in my classes that this name just bores me... I don't really think of this name much because it is so common and popular. I also think the "b" at the end of Jacob is awkward to say, so I pronounce the name as "Jacup" with a "p" instead. Honestly, when guys tell me their name is Jake or Jacob, I usually forget their name because I already know about 10 Jacobs and it's too many to keep track of.

Well, this wouldn't be my first choice... or second... or third. But I actually think its kinda cute! If I turn my head and squint my eyes a little :0).

A fine, respectable religious-themed name. Has a blessed meaning too- a delightful name that has a lot to offer. Don't use it for the sake of Twilight- pfft, that's not a good reason AT ALL. ¬_¬ Choose it for it's meaning, history and the way it sounds. =)

I like the name Jacob, almost as much as Jake (which I named my dog). There's someone that I associate negatively with the name Jacob. Jacob is WAY too common in my opinion. I probably know at least 10 Jacobs. Please stop naming your child this, or everyone will be named Jacob. There was someone in my school who's name was just Jake, and not Jacob and I liked that a lot more.

This name is everywhere. There is a floor at my university that has four Jacobs. It is so common it's sickening.

I am sick of this name. Jake and Jacob are EVERYWHERE.

Common, but nice name. The nickname Jake is also nice.

Yes, it's outrageously popular but that doesn't automatically make a name good or bad. Jacob ages well, isn't trendy or "dated" it could fit any type of guy. I understand if you just don't like the sound of this name for whatever reason, but "It's popular" isn't a very good reason to me. I doubt that I would ever consider Jacob for my actual child, but I like it just fine. There are worse things you could be naming your kid, really. But maybe I'm just partial to Jacob because I like Jake so much.

Jacob is a kid's name. I can't imagine it on an older man.

This is one of the few uber popular names that I actually like. I know quite a few Jacobs of all ages, and the name suits all of them. I'd probably use it as a middle name.

I love love love this name, I don't really care that it is sooooo popular, it is a fabulous name!

I like this name, but it's so freaking popular. XP

Nice name, but too many baby boys are being named Jacob today. It has been #1 for almost 8 years.

Jacob is a fine choice, personally. However, I must say that a certain book has greatly destroyed it and its meaning, as well as popularity-wise. I believe my liking for it started when I had a dream, of which there was a character in it named Jacob (Jake). I certainly am not very fresh on the dream. But I remember he was a good guy with morals.
If someone wishes to name their child Jacob, my vote is that they choose a different variation from a separate language, to give some individuality. Perhaps the Italian: Jacopo, for instance.

Another one of those awesome-but-sadly-popular names. Really, I like it, I think it's a great name, but twenty percent of the males I know are named Jacob, and that's in one tiny town alone!

I like this name. It is very common though. I like that you can shorten it to Jake.

I used to absolutely ADORE the name Jacob, and I still like it, but it's not my absolute favorite anymore. But it's still really nice.

Criminally overused. Most of the Jakes I've met throughout my life haven't been bad people, though. But it's nothing spectacular. Just a safe choice.

No wonder this name is so popular - it's handsome, manly, versatile and the -b ending makes it sound unusual and yet easy to fit a second name to.

This is a great and smart choice for a name. Popularity of names matter 0% to me. All I care about how great a name it is.

A bit dull and boring, but I like this, I would name my kid this.

Ho hum. Boring, average and devoid of personality. And obscenely common. There's three Jacob's and one Jake in my daughters' daycare. Hopefully people will tire of it soon.

I don't like this name. It's way too common and I find it boring as well. Whenever I hear the name I think the parents must have been lazy because they couldn't think of anything more creative.

I like this name, although I know like 5 Jacobs. I think it's very classy for a boy/man, and it's easy to spell. (Unless you're the dingwad that spelled it "Jakob".) But I think I've heard WAY too many twins with this name. Jacob & Martin, Ben & Jake, Jacob & Jordan, and I don't know any more boy twins. Ha. But overall I do like this name.

My best friend's name is Jacob. And it kinda just suits him. It's definitely a boy-ish name. Though, I don't like the nickname Jake for it. It's purpose is definitely masculinity.

I like this name. It rolls off the tongue kinda weird. The B sound at the end is kinda a turn off for me.

My name is Jacob and I love my name! What a lasting peace that will live on.

My son was almost called Jacob until we learned how popular Jacob is. I still love the name, but didn't want a really common name for my son. I also really like Jake as a nickname.

I like this name a lot. And although it's supposed to be popular, I've only ever come across one Jacob. I like it far better than Jason.

This is one of the safest name choices you could possibly make, as you can't really go wrong with Jacob. It's the type of name that suits all sorts of guys: young, old, good-looking, and fat and ugly. Jake is an okay nickname, but of the guy doesn't like that, he can go by Jay alone. And hey, it's only two syllables. Seeings as this is such a safe choice and a timeless classic, the name is, naturally, overused and stale, but at least it's very unproblematic.

It's a nice name that ages pretty well. My brother's name is Jacob and he always goes by Jake, which is a great nickname.

I found it quite odd when I first saw the list of most popular names. My first name, Jacob, was first. My middle name, Michael, was second. I also must agree that whenever someone is yelling at another Jacob, I think they're yelling at me.

This name wasn't so popular when I got it. Now, I'll be somewhere like the store and some parent yells at their little kid when he gets in trouble "JACOB!", and my first thought is they're yelling at me. Took a little while to get used to. And I don't know why some people think this name is too Jewish. I've never met another Jacob who was Jewish. And I get asked if I'm Jewish all the time, because I also have a Polish last name, and some people mistakenly think of Polish names as Jewish.

Jacob is favored by parents who want their kids to be called "Jake", like some old fashioned detective. Lame name. Too Jewish anyway.

I love the name Jacob even though it's so popular.

My husbands name and I love it. Even though it is overly popular at the moment doesn't keep me from liking it. I will possibly use this name as a middle name if I ever have a future son.

I love Jacob despite how everyone says it is so popular. I have only actually ever met two though in my life. It is in the running as my favorite name with Joshua and Elijah.

I have to back up Jassie on this one. Although Jacob has indeed ranked high on popularity charts, I myself have never met one. That happens.

It IS popular--it's been NUMBER ONE for seven years and within the top 10 for the last ten years. The reason you don't know many is probably because it wasn't insanely popular until recently and most of the people you know probably aren't young children.

What a wonderful name. Makes me think of someone who is very handsome!

Very cute name.

I like the name Jacob. That's the name of my Husband. He likes to be called Jacob or Jake. He doesn't care either way. But it's a historical name and he likes it.

Cob is also biblical, which is a plus. Daniel Jacob is a good combo.

I think Jacob sounds more grown up than Jake.

Jacob is a great name, short and strong.

Jacob is a common name but it's very masculine. I love the name because of the nickname "Jake". Michael has been the most popular mame for many years and now it's Jacob's turn.

The over-popularity of this name just makes it boring. Caleb sounds fresher.

Jacob is a nice, strong biblical name. My friend's son's name is Jacob. It is very popular right now, almost too much.

I didn't have a good experience with a boy named Jacob, but that doesn't mean I absolutely hate the name, it just sounds funny when you say it. Kinda rolls off the tongue in a weird way.

I still think it's an interesting name. Yes, it is as common as the name Emily, but I still think this name is interesting. It's also the middle name of actor Daniel Radcliffe.

I don't really like this name, and I wonder why it's so popular now... I would think that Michael would still be the number one name every year.