Jakab is a Central European form of Jacob, from Hebrew Yaakov, meaning "supplanter."
Jakab is a Central European form of Jacob, from the Hebrew Yaakov, meaning supplanter. It belongs to one of the most widespread biblical name families, but its regional spelling gives it a firmer, more continental identity.
Jakab sounds concise, sturdy, and traditional. It has the familiar biblical depth of Jacob without the softness of the English form, which makes it feel a little more old-world and a little less casual. The name has the kind of restrained strength that often characterizes Central European variants: simple, durable, and historically grounded.