Jaycob Name Meaning

The name Jaycob is a variant spelling of Jacob, which derives from the Hebrew name Yaakov. The meaning of the name Jaycob is "supplanter" or "holder of the heel."

Jacob is a biblical name originating from the Old Testament. In the Bible, Jacob was the son of Isaac and Rebekah and the grandson of Abraham. He is famously known for his struggle with an angel and for fathering the twelve sons who became the heads of the twelve tribes of Israel.