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
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.
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.
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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.