Jack: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A breezy, confident name that has long been the everyman hero of English tradition.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #11
- Peak
- #36 in 2006
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Jack Means
Jack is a boy name of English origin. A breezy, confident name that has long been the everyman hero of English tradition.
How Popular Jack Is
Jack currently ranks #11 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #36 in 2006. It is rising.
Good to Know About Jack
- Jack appears in more nursery rhymes and fairy tales than any other name.
- Originally a medieval diminutive of John.
- Jack is the number one name in Ireland and a perennial top-five name in England.
Names Like Jack
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Jack
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Jack.
Questions About Jack
What does Jack mean?
Jack is a boy name of English origin. A breezy, confident name that has long been the everyman hero of English tradition.
How popular is Jack?
Jack currently ranks #11 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #36 in 2006. It is rising.
Where does Jack come from?
Jack comes from English roots. Jack appears in more nursery rhymes and fairy tales than any other name.
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