The name Jacob is of Hebrew origin, derived from 'Ya'akov', which means 'held by the heel' or 'supplanter'. It is a classic and timeless name, with roots tracing back to biblical times. In the Old Testament, Jacob was the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and the father of the twelve tribes of Israel.
The name Jocob experienced significant popularity during the late 1970s and early 1980s, with a peak of 20 births in 1987. However, its popularity declined thereafter, with fewer than 10 births per year from 1993 onwards, and only 5 or fewer from 2004 onwards. Overall, there were 341 babies named Jocob between 1975 and 2009.