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Origin: Latin

Meaning: He who supplants

Jacobus is a boy's name of Hebrew origin. Meaning "he who supplants," this name has a dignified feel that'll prove worthy of any little one who's wise beyond their years. As an alternative form of Jacob, this name can also be a way to share your faith with baby. You'll find it in the Jewish Bible and the Old Testament of the Christian Bible, in Jacob, the father of 12 sons and a daughter who went on to become the ancestors of Israel. It's a surefire way to remind baby of how important family and heritage is.