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Jack

“God is gracious”

1 syllable · 4 letters

About the name Jack

Jack started as a medieval pet form of John and became so universal that it turned into a common noun for lumberjacks, jackknives and every man in a deck of cards. It dominated British birth records for over a decade and remains the most cheerfully unpretentious name available.

Jack is a boy name of English origin, pronounced JAK. On the NameRarity scale it scores 9 out of 100, which places it in the very popular band — a chart-topping name. Common on class registers and in headlines alike. Its strongest period was the 2000s.

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Name facts at a glance

Meaning
God is gracious
Origin
English
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
JAK
Syllables
1
Letters
4
US rank
#12
Peak era
2000s
Rarity
9 / 100
Per million
~4,370
Starts with
J
Numerology
7 · The Seeker

How popular is Jack?

Popularity91/100
Rarity9/100

Jack sits at approximately #12 in recent US rankings. Roughly 4,370 people per million carry it — about 1 in 229. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect around 4.

Famous people named Jack

  • Jack Nicholson
    American actor
  • Jack London
    American novelist and journalist

Spellings and variants of Jack

JacksonJaxJock

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Jack — frequently asked questions

What does the name Jack mean?

Jack means "God is gracious". It is a name of English origin, most often given to a boy.

How do you pronounce Jack?

Jack is pronounced JAK, with 1 syllable.

How rare is the name Jack?

Jack scores 9 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it very popular. Roughly 1 in every 229 people carry it — about 4,370 per million.

What is the numerology number for Jack?

Jack carries the expression number 7, known as The Seeker. Its soul urge number is 1 and its personality number is 6.

What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Jack?

The lucky number for Jack is 7 (with 16, 25, 34 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Deep Violet. The traditional lucky day is Monday and the associated gemstone is Sapphire.

Is Jack a popular name?

Jack currently sits around rank #12 in the United States, and its strongest period was the 2000s.