Boy Name

Jackson

"Son of Jack; descended from John."

Ranked #35 for boys

About the Name Jackson

Meaning

Son of Jack; descended from John.

Origin

Old English

Gender

Boy

First Letter

Boy Rank

#35

Girl Rank

#6008

Jackson is a boy name of Old English origin. The name means "Son of Jack; descended from John." and Currently ranked #35 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with J or explore other Old English names.

Popularity Over Time

#1347

1950

#994

1960

#1600

1970

#3243

1980

#23676

1990

#94779

2000

#116484

2010

#40823

2020

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

Famous People Named Jackson

JP Jackson Pollock (artist)
AJ Andrew Jackson (U.S. President)

Names Similar to Jackson

Jack

Boy

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

Hebrew via English #15

Jaxon

Boy

Son of Jack, God has been gracious

English #96

Jaxson

Boy

English #171

Quick Facts

Syllables: 2
Letters: 7
Starts with: J
Origin: Old English