Meaning: Cornish form of Jacob; ultimate derivation disputed
The story
Jago is the Cornish form of Jacob. The biblical heel-holder interpretation belongs to that older name, alongside a proposed may God protect derivation.
Spellings & variants
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
- Modern
- Works everywhere
Origins
Jago comes from Cornish.
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