Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: God is Gracious, Supplanter, Diminutive of Jack
Pronunciation: jak, /dʒæk/, JH AE K
Popularity Rank: #283
Derived from the name John, meaning 'God is gracious'. It has also been used as a nickname for those named Jacob or James.
The name Jack is of English origin and means God is Gracious, Supplanter, Diminutive of Jack, He who Supplants, Son of Jack. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Jack is commonly found in United Kingdom, United States of America, Malaysia, and 100 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: jak
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /dʒæk/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: JH AE K
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
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At NamesLook, the name Jack is recorded 174,391 times globally, ranking it as the 283th most common name worldwide.
Jack is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 52,449 occurrences, making it the 18th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Jack is found among 1 in every 10 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #18 | 1 : 10 |
| United States of America | #152 | 1 : 54 |
| Malaysia | #57 | 1 : 215 |
| France | #462 | 1 : 183 |
| South Africa | #298 | 1 : 398 |
| Netherlands | #160 | 1 : 67 |
| Italy | #627 | 1 : 211 |
| Ireland | #38 | 1 : 18 |
| Hong Kong | #87 | 1 : 111 |
| Canada | #115 | 1 : 98 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Jack from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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