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Jack

male

Meaning

"God Is Gracious"

Originally a diminutive of John via Middle English and French forms, it developed into an independent name with broad modern usage.

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Popularity History of Jack

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#15Top 50

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#15

Jack was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-1

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Jack Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Jack.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Jack

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish, French
Syllables1
Length4 letters

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