Jackson

Meaning of Jackson

Jackson means "son of Jack." It's like saying someone is the child of a man named Jack.

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

Popularity of Jackson

Jackson has held fairly steady, sitting around #36 in 2025 after peaking at #14 in 2021.

Notable people named Jackson

• Michael Jackson
  King of Pop, singer
• Samuel L. Jackson
  Prolific actor in films
• Andrew Jackson
  7th U.S. President
• Jackson Pollock
  Influential abstract expressionist painter
• Jesse Jackson
  Civil rights activist

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Questions about the name Jackson

What does the name Jackson mean?

Jackson means jackson means "son of jack." it's like saying someone is the child of a man named jack, and it comes from English origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Jackson?

In 2025, Jackson ranked #36 for boys, down from #35 the year before.

When was Jackson most popular?

Jackson peaked at #14 in 2021.