Meaning
supplanter, usurper
Origin
Jack is a name of Old Germanic origin, rooted in celtic tradition.
It appears in our records across 14 countries (AO, CA, DZ, FR, GB, HK, IE, IT, MT, MY, NL, RS, US, ZA).
Style
- international
- masculine
- strong
- classic
- traditional
- warrior
Famous people named Jack
- Jack the Ripper (historical figure)
- Yehouda (Judah)
- Saint Jack (Jack the Hunter)
- John the Baptist (via medieval nicknaming)
- Jack the Giant Killer
- Saint Jack (Jacoba) of the Netherlands
Variations
Jake, Jãchek, Jackie, Jacqueline (F), Jacques (M), Jacko, Seamus, Sean, Jacco, Jakub
Popularity
Jack appears in 14 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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