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Jack: Meaning, origin and popularity

Pronounced JAK · 1 syllable

Jack means “God is gracious (from John)”, from English.

It can be also used as nickname for Jacob. Though the name was originally a pet form, it has become more of an independent name. See also Middle French Hennequin, Jannequin, Middle Dutch Janneken, English Jake and Jacques.

Meaning
God is gracious (from John)
Origin
English
Pronunciation
JAK
US rank (2025)
#15
US babies a year
about 8,898 (2021–2025)
Peak
around 1920
Style
Vintage, Comeback, Classic

How popular is Jack?

Jack was the #15 name in the US in 2025, given to 8,754 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1920.

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Babies named Jack in the US by five-year period, relative to its peak (around 1920).

Most popular in New Hampshire (#4), Utah (#4), Vermont (#5), Massachusetts (#6), Michigan (#6), Maine (#7), Wisconsin (#7), Connecticut (#8).

Around the world

CountryRank
United States#15
England & Wales#10
Scotland#1
Northern Ireland#2
Ireland#2
France#731
Norway#417
Canada#14
Australia#9

How old are people named Jack?

Half of US adults named Jack are older than 49; most are between 19 and 87. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)

Sibling names for Jack

Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Jack have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.

Names like Jack

Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.

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Questions about Jack

What does the name Jack mean?

Jack means “God is gracious (from John)”. It comes from English.

How do you pronounce Jack?

Jack is pronounced JAK.

How popular is the name Jack?

Jack was the #15 name in the US in 2025, given to 8,754 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1920.

How old are people named Jack?

Half of US adults named Jack are older than 49. Most are between 19 and 87.