Names Jaakko

Jaakko

Gender

Male (Masculine | Boy)

Usage/Origins

Finnish

Meaning

The name Jaakko means "supplanter" or "one who takes the place of another".

Pronunciation

The name Jaakko is pronounced YAH-ko in Finnish.
YAHK-ko

Popularity

The popularity of the name Jaakko varies from country to country with its highest usage in Finland. According to the Finnish Population Register Centre, there are currently around 25,000 men named Jaakko in Finland.

Cartoon of Jaakko

Jaakko Name meanings & History

Jaakko is a Finnish variant of the name Jacob, which has Hebrew roots. The name Jaakko means "supplanter" or "one who takes the place of another". Finnish form of Jacob (or James). Jaakko is a common name in Finland and is often given to boys born in the country. It is also used by Finnish communities living outside of Finland.

Zodiac Sign of Jaakko: Justice Sagittarius,Joy Pisces

Synonyms of Jaakko:

J: Justice,Journal,Jester,Joy,Judicial,Journey

A: Assertive,Angry,Ambitious,Argumentative,Action,Aggressive

K: Karma,Kundalini,Kind,Karate

O: Obsolete,Organized,Ostentatious,Obstinate,Obsessive

Jaakko is:

a Classic name
a Common name
a Rough name
a Strange name
a Strong name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Jaakko include Jaakko Ilkka, a Finnish peasant and leader in the 16th century, and Jaakko Hintikka, a Finnish philosopher and logician.