Jack
Jack is an boy name of English, from Hebrew origin, meaning “God is gracious”.
| Meaning | God is gracious |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | English, from Hebrew |
| Pronunciation | JAK |
| Tradition | Modern & Classic, Christian |
| Used in | United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, United States |
Meaning and origin of Jack
Jack began in medieval England as a pet form of John, which comes from Hebrew Yohanan, 'God is gracious'; it developed via Jankin, a diminutive. It became so common that it stood for any ordinary man, as in 'jack of all trades'. Jack was the most popular boys' name in England and Wales for well over a decade from the mid-1990s, and it remains a classic in Ireland, Australia and the United States.
Is Jack a religious name?
Jack derives from John, so it shares John's Christian roots, though the name itself is an everyday English form rather than a biblical one.
How popular is Jack?
Consistently popular across the English-speaking world.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jack mean?
Jack means 'God is gracious'. It is of English, from Hebrew origin.
Does Jack have a religious meaning?
Jack derives from John, so it shares John's Christian roots, though the name itself is an everyday English form rather than a biblical one.
How do you pronounce Jack?
Jack is pronounced JAK.
Is Jack a boy or girl name?
Jack is usually a boy name.