Jax

Boy's name

Jax is a modern American name with no clear origin or meaning. It is believed to be a variant of the name Jack.

Meaning Son of Jack
Origin English
U.S. births in 2023 1,087 Falling
Peak year 2015

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Cool Names Starting With J

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Jax Jones - English DJ and record producer.
  • Jax Taylor - Reality TV personality on "Vanderpump Rules."
  • Jax Novoa - Fictional character on "Every Witch Way."
  • Jax Teller - Fictional character on "Sons of Anarchy."
  • Jax Briggs - Fictional character in Mortal Kombat video games.

Brothers for Jax

Boy names closely related to Jax

Eli Oliver Cash Levi Damon Ryder Xander Zane

Sisters for Jax

Girl names closely related to Jax

Ellie Everly Remi Ivy Lyla Lola Amara Rylie

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Jax

Jackson Jaxen Jaxon Jaxson

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