What does Yaakov mean?
Hebrew: Supplanter; one who follows.. Yaakov is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'supplanter' or 'one who follows'. It is a biblical name associated with the patriarch Jacob.
Is Yaakov a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Yaakov in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Yaakov in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.
From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.
What kind of dog does Yaakov suit?
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
What the Playgroup Will Assume About Yaakov
As Yaakov settles into his suite, the other dogs whisper, "He’s not just a guest; he’s a trendsetter! I bet he’ll have us all following his lead on the best bed fluffing techniques!"