Boy name guide

Jack name meaning, origin and style

Jack is a English name commonly associated with traditionally a form of John.

Origin
English
Meaning
traditionally a form of John
Say it
JAK

Choosing Jack

A lively, familiar short name that stands comfortably on its own.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.

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