Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Jaap you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryJaap first shows up in US birth records in 2022, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
About the name Jaap
Jaap is a boy name of Dutch and Hebrew origin. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with J and ending in “-aap”. Fewer than 5 US babies a year get Jaap, so it doesn't appear in Social Security records: about as rare as a name gets.
Origin:Dutch namesHebrew names
More Dutch boy names
- Boy name: Hendrix · ruler of the home
- Boy name: Johan · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Skyler · scholar
- Unisex name: Van · of, from
- Boy name: Henrik · home ruler
- Unisex name: Sky · sky
- Boy name: Hendrick · home ruler
- Boy name: Bram · father of multitudes
Questions about the name Jaap
What is the origin of the name Jaap?
Jaap has Dutch, Hebrew roots in our records. Other Dutch names include Hendrix, Johan, Skyler.
Is Jaap a boy or girl name?
Jaap is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.