Jago is a name first found in Cornwall (now part of England, UK), with the variant spellings Jagoe, Jagow, Jeago, Jego,[1] Jeggo, Lago, and others.[2] Its origins are debated,[1] but one theory is that it derives from the Welsh lago and Cornish Jago, meaning "James",[2] which is a later version of the name Jacob, meaning "supplanter".[1]

Jago
Origin
Word/nameCornish and Welsh
Meaning"James", a later form of "Jacob"

People with the name Jago include:

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  1. ^ a b c "Jago Name Meaning, Family History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms". HouseOfNames. 5 March 1900. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Jago Last Name Origin". The Internet Surname Database. Retrieved 27 April 2024.