Jacob Urban

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jacob Urban — supplanter
248K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jacob Urban is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Jacob is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. From the Hebrew Ya'akov (יַעֲקֹב), meaning "supplanter." Son of Isaac who wrestled with an angel and was renamed Israel. The surname Urban: Urban of Langres, 4th-century French saint and bishop Urban (bishop of Llandaff) (1076–1134), Welsh bishop Urban of Macedonia, 1st-century bishop, martyr and saint Urban Blitz, English rock musician Urban "Red" Faber (1888–1976), American baseball pitcher Urban Federer (born 1968), Swiss Catholic prelate Urban Gad (1879–1947), Danish film director Urban Hansen (1908–1986), Danish politician Urban Henry (1935–1979), American football player Urban Klavžar (born 2004), Slovenian basketball player Urban Meyer (born 1964), American football coach Urban Odson (1918–1986), American football player Ur. Jacob is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 248K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Jacob reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Jacob

Meaning: supplanter

Hebrew

From the Hebrew Ya'akov (יַעֲקֹב), meaning "supplanter." Son of Isaac who wrestled with an angel and was renamed Israel.

Surname: Urban

French

Urban of Langres, 4th-century French saint and bishop Urban (bishop of Llandaff) (1076–1134), Welsh bishop Urban of Macedonia, 1st-century bishop, martyr and saint Urban Blitz, English rock musician Urban "Red" Faber (1888–1976), American baseball pitcher Urban Federer (born 1968), Swiss Catholic prelate Urban Gad (1879–1947), Danish film director Urban Hansen (1908–1986), Danish politician Urban Henry (1935–1979), American football player Urban Klavžar (born 2004), Slovenian basketball player Urban Meyer (born 1964), American football coach Urban Odson (1918–1986), American football player Ur.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Jacob is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 16%
Australia 8%
Canada 9%
Brazil 10%
Israel 6%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Jacob by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Jacob Urban

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Jacob Urban:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

22
Personality Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Jacob?
The first name Jacob originates from Hebrew. From the Hebrew Ya'akov (יַעֲקֹב), meaning "supplanter." Son of Isaac who wrestled with an angel and was renamed Israel.
When was Jacob most popular?
The name Jacob reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Urban?
The surname Urban originates from French. Urban of Langres, 4th-century French saint and bishop Urban (bishop of Llandaff) (1076–1134), Welsh bishop Urban of Macedonia, 1st-century bishop, martyr and saint Urban Blitz, English rock musician Urban "Red" Faber (1888–1976), American baseball pitcher Urban Federer (born 1968), Swiss Catholic prelate Urban Gad (1879–1947), Danish film director Urban Hansen (1908–1986), Danish politician Urban Henry (1935–1979), American football player Urban Klavžar (born 2004), Slovenian basketball player Urban Meyer (born 1964), American football coach Urban Odson (1918–1986), American football player Ur.
What are the origins of the name Jacob Urban?
The name Jacob Urban combines two different traditions: the first name Jacob has Hebrew roots, while the surname Urban originates from French.
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