Jack

Jack is a boy name of English origin, ranked #26 in popularity, meaning God is gracious.

What Jack means

God is gracious.

Jack is short — 4 letters, and ends on a consonant, which gives it a firmer stop.

Where Jack comes from

English names come from a long layering of Anglo-Saxon, Norman French, and biblical sources. Many began as surnames, place names, or occupations before they were ever used as first names.

Jack is recorded as English in origin. Browse other English names.

How popular is Jack?

Jack is ranked #26. Names in this band tend to be the comfortable middle ground — recognised everywhere, but common enough to need no explanation and rare enough to still feel chosen.

The character of Jack

Jack sits in our the long-established classics group. Following that theme is usually the fastest way to find the handful of other names that feel the way this one does.

Themes: Classic

Names like Jack

These share Jack's themes, origin, or both — closest first.

• Alfred — Wise counsel; elf wisdom.
• Ashton — Town of ash trees.
• Bertie — Bright and famous.
• Carter — One who transports goods.
• Cooper — Barrel maker.
• Crew — A band; a troop.
• Dawson — Son of David.
• Easton — From the eastern town.
• Edgar — Wealthy spearman.
• Edmund — Wealthy protector.
• Edward — Wealthy guardian.
• Grayson — Son of the steward.

More English names

• Ivy — Ivy plant — faithfulness, growth.
• Jackson — Son of Jack; God is gracious.
• Ivory — Pure, creamy white.
• Jayceon — Healer; the Lord is salvation.
• Hudson — Son of Hugh; of the river.
• Jet — Deep, glossy black gem.
• Hope — Optimism; trust in the future.
• Journey — A life's voyage.
• Holt — Of the woodland.
• Joy — Great happiness and delight.