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Jokubas

Boy name · 8 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Jokubas: 8 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 2018.

Of Lithuanian origin, Jokubas is the Baltic form of Jacob, ultimately from the Hebrew Ya'aqov, meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel'. Though rare in Scotland, it appears in the national baby name records thanks to Scotland's Lithuanian community. Notable bearers include Jokūbas Kukulas, a 20th-century Lithuanian folk musician, and Jokūbas J. Tverskis, a prominent rabbi. The name shares its root with the Scottish place name St. Jacob's, though no direct place connection exists. A familiar variant is Jakub, used across Central Europe. In Lithuania, Jokubas remains a classic choice, often shortened to the friendly diminutive Jokūbis.