The story behind Jack
From Middle English Jackin, Jankyn, a popular pet form of John; rarely also an anglicized form of French Jacques (equivalent of Jacob and James). It can be also used as nickname for Jacob. Though the name was originally a pet form, it has become more of an independent name. Equivalent to John + -kin, Jake or Jacques. See also Middle French Hennequin, Jannequin and Middle Dutch Janneken.
Pronunciation
English; dialect unspecified: /ˈd͡ʒæk/
Regional pronunciation variants
- English; dialect unspecified: [ˈd͡ʒæk]
Popularity
Jack ranked #13886 in US for 2025.
Source: SSA national baby names
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