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Origin: Latin

Meaning: Supplanter; To follow

Jacquet is a masculine French name related to Jaquet and the feminine Jacquette. These names come from the Latin Iacobus and the Greek Iákōbos, meaning “supplanter.” Jacquet also shares its roots with the Hebrew Jacob, meaning “to follow,” referring to the honored biblical figure. Other forebearers of this name include two influential Renaissance composers, Jacquet of Mantua and Jacquet de Berchem, letting baby follow in the footsteps of great minds and musicians.