Jack

Boy's name

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

Meaning God is gracious
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 8,434
Peak year 1927

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • 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.

Brothers for Jack

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Sisters for Jack

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Name Variants

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