Jax

Meaning of Jax

Jax is often considered a modern invented name. It may be a short form of the name "Jackson" or "Jaxon", which mean "son of Jack."

Jax has American roots — browse every American baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Jax

Jax has cooled off, slipping to #342 in 2025, down from a peak of #208 in 2014.

Notable people named Jax

• Jax Taylor
  Television personality
• Jax Panik
  South African musician
• Jax Malcolm
  American actor
• Jax Hollows
  American musician
• Jax Austin
  American film director

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Questions about the name Jax

What does the name Jax mean?

Jax means jax is often considered a modern invented name. it may be a short form of the name "jackson" or "jaxon", which mean "son of jack.", and it comes from American origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Jax?

In 2025, Jax ranked #342 for boys, down from #315 the year before.

When was Jax most popular?

Jax peaked at #208 in 2014.