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Boy Name

Jack

"God is gracious. Originally a diminutive of John, symbolizing divine favor."

Ranked #15 for boys

About the Name Jack

Meaning

God is gracious. Originally a diminutive of John, symbolizing divine favor.

Gender

Boy

First Letter

J

Boy Rank

#15

Girl Rank

#11479

Jack is a boy name of Hebrew via English origin. The name means "God is gracious. Originally a diminutive of John, symbolizing divine favor." and Currently ranked #15 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with J or explore other Hebrew via English names.

Popularity Over Time

#62533
1950
#35737
1960
#18702
1970
#16058
1980
#37562
1990
#95657
2000
#85774
2010
#44637
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Jack

  • JN Jack Nicholson (actor)
  • JK Jack Kennedy (U.S. President)

Names Similar to Jack

Jackson

Boy

Son of Jack; descended from John.

John

Boy

God is gracious. A timeless name expressing divine favor and mercy.

Jace

Boy

Healer, the Lord is salvation

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Jack: The Classic Boy's Name That Never Goes Out of Style

Explore Jack's meaning ('God is gracious'), origin, #15 SSA rank, and famous bearers. Find out if this classic name fits your baby boy.

Quick Facts

Syllables
1
Letters
4
Starts with
J
Origin
Hebrew via English

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