Yaqub is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #349 in 2025 with 121 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 130 births ranking #336. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 2,247 boys born was named Yaqub. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Yaqub is the Arabic form of Jacob and carries the traditional meaning supplanter. It feels rooted, serious, and deeply connected to religious history.
The name is widely used across Muslim traditions and belongs to one of the great cross-faith biblical families. Its depth comes from both scripture and long everyday use.