Jack

Meaning of Jack

Jack is a short form of John, meaning "God is gracious."

Jack has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Jack

Jack has held fairly steady, sitting around #15 in 2025 after peaking at #11 in 2021.

Notable people named Jack

• Jack Nicholson
  Actor and filmmaker
• Jack Black
  Actor, comedian, musician
• Jack Nicklaus
  Professional golfer
• Jack Dorsey
  Twitter co-founder
• Jack London
  Author and journalist

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Questions about the name Jack

What does the name Jack mean?

Jack means jack is a short form of john, meaning "god is gracious.", and it comes from English origins.

Is Jack a boy's or a girl's name?

Jack is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Jack?

In 2025, Jack ranked #15 for boys, unchanged from the year before.

When was Jack most popular?

Jack peaked at #11 in 2021.