Jacobe is of Latin origin, derived from 'Iacobus', which is the Latin form of the Hebrew name Jacob. It means 'supplanter' or 'held by the heel'. Jacobe was quite popular in the Middle Ages, often used interchangeably with the more common Jacob. The name gained prominence due to its biblical association with Jacob, the patriarch of Israel and the father of the twelve tribes.
The name Jacobe experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a notable increase from the late 1970s to the mid-1990s, peaking at 56 births in 2003. Since then, its popularity has steadily declined, reaching a recent low of 8 births in 2023. Overall, there have been 1283 births with the name Jacobe from 1974 to 2023.