Jack
English boy's name meaning “God is gracious”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- English
- Meaning
- God is gracious
- Syllables
- 1
- Letters
- 4
- US rank (2023)
- #14
- Born in 2023
- 8,710
- Peak year
- 2023 (#14)
Meaning & origin
Jack began as a medieval pet form of John (via Jankin) and carries John's Hebrew meaning, 'God is gracious'. It has long been one of the most popular English boys' names.
Is Jack an English name?
Yes — Jack is an English name meaning "God is gracious". Jack began as a medieval pet form of John (via Jankin) and carries John's Hebrew meaning, 'God is gracious'. It has long been one of the most popular English boys' names.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Jack ranked #14 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 8,710 US boys were given the name Jack.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #14 in 2023
“Unranked” means Jack was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
See more boy names starting with J.
How to spell Jack
Jack is spelled J-A-C-K — 4 letters and 1 syllable.
Jack: frequently asked questions
What does the name Jack mean?
Jack is a English name meaning "God is gracious". Jack began as a medieval pet form of John (via Jankin) and carries John's Hebrew meaning, 'God is gracious'. It has long been one of the most popular English boys' names.
Where does the name Jack come from?
Jack is of English origin. Jack began as a medieval pet form of John (via Jankin) and carries John's Hebrew meaning, 'God is gracious'. It has long been one of the most popular English boys' names.
Is Jack a boy or a girl name?
Jack is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Jack?
In 2023, 8,710 US boys were given the name Jack.
Is Jack a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Jack ranked #14 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
How do you spell Jack?
Jack is spelled J-A-C-K — 4 letters.
How common is the name Jack?
In 2023, 8,710 US boys were given the name Jack. In the latest US data, Jack ranked #14 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Jack an English name?
Yes — Jack is an English name meaning "God is gracious". Jack began as a medieval pet form of John (via Jankin) and carries John's Hebrew meaning, 'God is gracious'. It has long been one of the most popular English boys' names.
What does Jack mean in English?
In English, Jack means "God is gracious". Jack began as a medieval pet form of John (via Jankin) and carries John's Hebrew meaning, 'God is gracious'. It has long been one of the most popular English boys' names.