Jacoby

Jacoby is a variant spelling of the name Jacob, which has its origins in the Hebrew name Ya'aqov. The name is derived from the Hebrew root 'aqav' meaning 'to follow' or 'to be behind', but also 'to supplant' or 'to displace'.

The name Jacob is well-known from the biblical figure Jacob, the younger twin son of Isaac and Rebecca, who later became known as Israel. According to the biblical narrative, Jacob was born holding onto the heel of his twin brother Esau, which is believed to be the origin of his name, as it implies 'supplanter' or 'one who follows'.

The name Jacoby is a more modern variation of Jacob, likely influenced by the English surname Jacoby, which is itself a variant of the name Jacob. While less common than the traditional spelling, Jacoby has gained some popularity as a unique twist on the classic name.

Jacoby is predominantly a masculine name, though it has occasionally been used for females as well.