Jackson

Jackson is a boy name of English origin, meaning Son of Jack; God is gracious.

What Jackson means

Son of Jack; God is gracious.

Jackson sits at 7 letters, and ends on a consonant, which gives it a firmer stop.

Where Jackson 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.

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

How popular is Jackson?

Jackson does not currently chart in the top 100 boy names. Rankings move constantly, and names can spend decades out of the lists before returning — so this says more about the present moment than about the name itself.

The character of Jackson

We group Jackson under faith. If that is the quality drawing you to it, the theme link below collects every other name we hold in the same group.

Themes: Faith

Names like Jackson

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

• Oswald — Divine power; God's ruler.
• Preston — Priest's town.
• Saint — A holy and revered person.
• Tobin — God is good.
• Justice — Fairness and righteousness.
• Elsie — Pledged to God.
• Faith — Complete trust and devotion.
• Holly — The holly tree; holiness.
• Hope — Optimism; trust in the future.
• Mercy — Compassion and forgiveness.
• Presley — Priest's meadow.
• Promise — A solemn vow.

More English names

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