What does the name Jack mean?

The name Jack means "God is gracious".

What is the origin of the name Jack?

Jack is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 8,434 babies were named Jack in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Jack is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 8,434 →

All-Time Total: 731,590

Peak Year: 1927

Jack is of English origin and is derived from the name John. It means "God is gracious."

Jack Nicholson - Actor known for "The Shining" and "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest."
Jack Black - Actor and musician, known for "School of Rock."
Jack Johnson - Singer-songwriter and musician.
Jack Kerouac - Author of "On the Road."
Jack London - Author of "The Call of the Wild."
Jack Dempsey - Boxer, former heavyweight champion.
Jack Dorsey - Co-founder of Twitter.
Jack Nicklaus - Golf legend, winner of 18 major championships.
Jack White - Musician, member of The White Stripes.
Jack Ma - Co-founder of Alibaba Group.

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Births per year in the United States

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