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Jackson

Boy · English · Medium name

Meaning
Son of Jack
Pronunciation
JAK-son
Origin
English

From English surname meaning son of Jack, from Hebrew 'Yochanan'.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: English, Hebrew

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • JaxonEnglish

    Modern x-spelling variant.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Andrew Jackson

    1767–1845

    Seventh President of the United States.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, English Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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