Jackson
JAK-son
Boy · English
Meaning: Son of Jack
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Jack
Boy · English · Short name
- Meaning
- God is gracious
- Pronunciation
- JAK
- Origin
- English
- Popularity
- Common in United States (2023)
From English, a medieval diminutive of John, from Hebrew 'Yochanan'.
Popularity: US SSA, 2023
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Languages in use: English, Hebrew
Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom
Alternate spellings
JacFrench / English
French-influenced spelling.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Jack London
1876–1916
American novelist and journalist, author of 'The Call of the Wild'.
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US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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