Jack
jack
US Popularity:24
Origin:British
Meaning:God is gracious; Supplanter; Holder of the heel
Jack is a masculine British name that may be a spin on the Old French name Jacques. This name came about in medieval England as a variation of John, meaning "God is gracious," and Jacob, meaning "supplanter," or "holder of the heel." Jack is a classic name that is also thought to have Celtic origins from the Ancient British Yakkios and the Welsh iach, meaning “healthy” and “strong,” making it an excellent choice for raising baby full of energy and vitality.
Famous People Named Jack
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Jack BlackActor
- Jack DempseyBoxer
- Jack FisherBaseball Player
- Jack JohnsonSinger
- Jack KerouacAuthor
- Jack KirbyArtist, Author
- Jack NicholsonActor
- Jack WhiteGuitarist
Common Nicknames for Jack
Thought Jack couldn’t get any cuter? Check out adorable nicknames for baby below.
How Popular Is The Name Jack?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Jack is currently #50 on The Bump
Boy:Jack is currently #30 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Jack is currently #24 in U.S. births
Boy:Jack is currently #14 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#14
in 2023
+ 1
from 2022
Sources
Online Etymology Dictionary, Jack, August 2023
SurnameDB, Last name: Jack
Ancestry, Jack Family History
House of Names, Jack History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Online Etymology Dictionary, John, August 2020
Online Etymology Dictionary, Jacob, August 2023
WordSense, iach
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