Gender: MaleRelated Names: Jacob, Jacques, Jake, Jaques Meanings: Form of Jacques, the French form of Jacob:Â Supplanter; one who takes the place of; protector (Hebrew; Old Testament). People Dikembe Mutombo, Dikembe Mutombo Mpolondo Mukamba Jean-Jacque Wamutombo Resource References: Proud Heritage: 11,001 Names for Your African-American BabyA World of Baby Names