Jack

  • Boy
  • 4 letters
English God is gracious. During the Middle Ages, Jack was so common that it was used as a general term for 'man' or 'boy'.
Hebrew Supplanter.
Literary A literary name from Shakespeare's Henry VI, Part 2, where it belongs to jack Cade, a rebel.
Polish God is gracious.
Short form of John
Famous bearer American actor Jack Lemmon.

Jack is a boy’s name of English, Hebrew, Literary and Polish origin. Meaning in English: God is gracious. During the Middle Ages, Jack was so common that it was used as a general term for ‘man’ or ‘boy’. Meaning in Hebrew: Supplanter. A literary name from Shakespeare’s Henry VI, Part 2, where it belongs to jack Cade, a rebel. Meaning in Polish: God is gracious. Jack is a short form of John. Famous bearer: American actor Jack Lemmon. The name has 4 letters.

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Jacelyn

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Based on the initials J. C. or an abbreviation of Jacinda.

Jacey

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Based on the initials J. C. or an abbreviation of Jacinda.

Jaci

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Based on the initials J. C. or an abbreviation of Jacinda.

Jacki

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Abbreviation of Jacqueline which is the feminine of Jacques.

Jackie

Unisex

English French Scottish

Diminutive of Jack, derived from John: God is gracious. During the Middle Ages, Jack was so common that it was used as a general term for 'man' or 'boy'. Supplanter. Feminine form of Jacques (Jacob). Introduced into Britain in the 13th century. God has been gracious; has shown favor. Based on John or Jacques.

Jackleen

Girl

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Abbreviation of Jaqueline which is the feminine of Jacques.

Jacklynn

Girl

English

Abbreviation of Jaqueline which is the feminine of Jacques.