NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Jacob (name)

Jacob is a common male first name and a less well-known surname. As of 2005 it is the most popular baby name for boys in United States. It is a cognate of James. Jacob is derived from Late Latin "Iacobus," from Greek Iakobos, from Hebrew יעקב (Ya'aqov). Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... It has been suggested that French Wiktionary be merged into this article or section. ... A given name specifies and differentiates between members of a group of individuals, especially a family, all of whose members usually share the same family name. ... A family name, or surname, is that part of a persons name that indicates to what family he or she belongs. ... Cognate (Latin: cognatus co+gnatus, ie. ... James is a given name. ...

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