The names Emma and Jacob are the most popular baby names from 1996 until 2008. These names have proven over the years that they are stable and most loved by parents. Each name has its own origin and comes from our history in a very powerful impact for the users.
Emma (e (m)-ma) as it is pronounced comes from both Old French and Old German origin. The name meaning is "entire, universal". The name is a short form of Ermintrude in the German language and became a royal name in medieval England. The name in today's society has become very popular with such characters as Emma Peel as a character in the 1960's British TV series "The Avengers". In the literary world one of Jane Austen novel "Emma" made the name most famous during that era in time. Emma Lou Harris a popular country western singer made the name very popular in today worlds with many babies named Emma who will be the next popular Emma?
The boys name Jacob is pronounced Jay-kub and it is Hebrew in origin.
Jacob means "he who supplants". The name is Biblical in origin as Jacob was the son of Isaac and Rebekah. Jacob fathered twelve sons and a daughter who became the ancestors of the nation of Israel. Jacob in Spanish form is pronounced Jacobo while in Russian form it I pronounced (Yah-kav). The name has about 4 different variant forms developed over the past centuries. Most famously noted people with the name Jacob in today's society are Senator Jacob Javits and actor Jake Gyllenhall. The name also is used occasionally in the form of Jake as a loving term for someone. The most famous person today called "Jake" was actually named John Wayne a famous actor.
Emma and Jacob - Popular Baby Names