Find out how popular the first name Jakor has been for the last 2 years (from 2020 to 2021) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jakor by gender

Based on the last 2 years of data, Jakor is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2021, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Jakor.

The history of the first name Jakor

The name Jakor is believed to have originated from the ancient Germanic tribes that inhabited parts of modern-day Germany, Austria, and Switzerland during the late Roman period and early Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Proto-Germanic root "jak" meaning "defender" or "protector" and the suffix "-or" which denotes a person or agent.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jakor can be found in the Codex Sangallensis, a 9th-century manuscript containing a collection of Germanic legal texts and records from the Frankish Kingdom. Here, the name is spelled as "Jacor" and is attributed to a landowner in what is now southern Germany.

In the 11th century, a nobleman named Jakor von Rheinfelden is mentioned in chronicles as a minor lord in the service of the Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV. His exact dates of birth and death are unknown, but he is believed to have lived during the latter half of the 11th century.

During the Crusades, a knight named Jakor de Montfort is recorded as having participated in the Third Crusade under Richard the Lionheart in the late 12th century. He is said to have fought bravely in the siege of Acre in 1191 but perished during the campaign.

In the 14th century, a Flemish painter named Jakor van Eyck was active in the court of Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy. While little is known about his life, some of his works have survived and are considered among the earliest examples of the Northern Renaissance style of painting.

Another notable bearer of the name was Jakor Fugger, a wealthy German merchant and banker from the influential Fugger family of Augsburg. He lived from 1459 to 1525 and played a significant role in the rise of the Fugger banking empire during the late 15th and early 16th centuries.

These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Jakor, which has its roots in the ancient Germanic languages and cultures of central and western Europe. While the name is not as common today, it remains a fascinating link to the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of the region.

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