Jaclyn

Meaning of Jaclyn

Jaclyn is a variation of Jacqueline, which means "supplanter." It comes from the name Jacob, which in the Bible referred to someone who seized his brother's birthright.

Jaclyn has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Jaclyn

After ranking as high as #452 in 2000, Jaclyn has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Jaclyn

• Jaclyn Smith
  Actress, "Charlie's Angels"
• Jaclyn Hill
  Beauty YouTuber and influencer
• Jaclyn Jose
  Filipina actress
• Jaclyn Linetsky
  Canadian actress and voice-over
• Jaclyn DeSantis
  American actress

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Questions about the name Jaclyn

What does the name Jaclyn mean?

Jaclyn means jaclyn is a variation of jacqueline, which means "supplanter." it comes from the name jacob, which in the bible referred to someone who seized his brother's birthright, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

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

Jaclyn is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Jaclyn?

Jaclyn did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Jaclyn most popular?

Jaclyn peaked at #452 in 2000.