Meaning: God is gracious, through John
The story
Jack grew from the medieval familiar form Jankin, related to John, and became an independent name. Its long presence in nursery rhymes and tales includes Jack and the Beanstalk.
Nicknames
- Jackie
- Jacky
Spellings & variants
- Jock
Famous namesakes
- Jack KerouacWriter
Popularity
Top 100
One of the 100 most popular names in the US.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
Origins
Jack comes from English.
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Form of Jacob; original meaning debated
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The Lord is gracious
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English surname: ford, or a name related to going
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Meaning uncertain; associated with dear or soldier
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