boy · Hebrew

Jaco

/JA-co/

Meaning: Supplanter, holder of the heel

Jaco at a glance

Meaning: Supplanter, holder of the heel
Origin: Hebrew
Religion: Christian
Gender: boy
Pronunciation: JA-co
Syllables: 2
Popularity: uncommon
Variants & Spellings: Jacob, Jaakob, Jacon, Jaacon, Jakon, Jaconah

Lucky details for Jaco

Number: 3
Color: Royal Purple
Stone: Yellow Sapphire
Flower: Lily
Day: Thursday
Planet: Jupiter
Zodiac: Sagittarius
Metal: Tin

Jaco is a Hebrew name meaning “supplanter, holder of the heel”. It is a spelling variant of Jacob and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Jaco for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with expressive, curious, endlessly sociable. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Jaco reduce to 3, a number linked with Jupiter and with people who are optimistic, funny, quick to learn language and music.

Numerology

Chaldean value 3 — Expressive, curious, endlessly sociable.

Personality

Expressive, curious, endlessly sociable

Positive Traits

Optimistic, funny, quick to learn language and music

Negative Traits

Can scatter energy across too many interests at once

Career Suggestions

Writing, media, teaching, law, travel and tourism

Nicknames

Jaci Jay

Middle Names

Jatin Jacono Jakk

Sibling Names

Abigail Bethano Elishev Rakhelie

Compatible Names

Aaron Asherrie Danyeli Ethannah Jaconie Leviye

FAQs about the name Jaco

What does the name Jaco mean?

Jaco means “supplanter, holder of the heel” and comes from a Hebrew root.

Is Jaco a boy or girl name?

Jaco is most often used as a boy name today.

How do you pronounce Jaco?

Jaco is pronounced JA-co (2 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Jaco?

The lucky number for Jaco is 3, ruled by Jupiter.

What are good nicknames for Jaco?

Popular short forms include Jaci, Jay.