The name Jacob is a popular name and parents adore it due to its significance on the character. Jacob name meaning is Hebrew - Yahweh may protect; Holder of Heel; Supplanter; Derived from the Yaakov or Yakubel in Hebrew and it associate lucky number is 4. Jacob is a versatile name that has been popular in the English-speaking world for many decades and Jacob name meaning is also deep. Find out the pronunciation of Jacob and other well-known baby names that sound similar to Jacob in the United States of America (USA).