Jack

Meaning God is gracious
Origin English, Hebrew
Gender gender neutral
Opposite gender Jack
Popularity Popular
Length 4
Syllables 1
Syllabification Jack

About Jack

Straightforward, strong, no-nonsense—Jack delivers everything in four powerful letters. This name has endured for generations because it simply works. There's an everyman quality that's simultaneously humble and heroic, suggesting someone reliable and capable without pretension. Jack feels equally at home on a construction site or in a corporate office, a testament to its versatile, classless appeal. Despite its brevity, the name carries surprising depth, appearing in countless stories, songs, and cultural references that add layers of meaning. It's friendly yet serious, traditional yet eternally fresh. Jack requires no explanation, no spelling correction, no pronunciation guide—it's immediately understood and universally accessible. The single syllable packs remarkable punch, creating memorable impact with minimal sound. Parents choosing Jack often value simplicity, honesty, and substance over flash. It's a name that lets the person define it rather than the other way around.

Variations of Name Jack

Jackson
Jackie
Jacques
Giacomo

Nicknames for Jack

Jackie
Jacky
JJ
Jack

Famous People Named Jack

Jack NicholsonAmerican actor
Jack BlackAmerican actor and musician
Jack LondonAmerican author
Jack MaChinese entrepreneur
Jack DorseyAmerican businessman, co-founder of Twitter
Jack JohnsonAmerican singer-songwriter
Jack LemmonAmerican actor
Jack WhiteAmerican musician

Characters Named Jack

Jack RyanFictional character from novels by Tom Clancy
Jack BauerFictional character from the TV series "24" portrayed by Kiefer Sutherland
Jack DawsonFictional character from the movie "Titanic" portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio
Jack FrostFictional character associated with winter folklore
Jack SkellingtonFictional character from the movie "The Nightmare Before Christmas"
Jack HarknessFictional character from the TV series "Doctor Who" and "Torchwood"
Jack ShephardFictional character from the TV series "Lost" portrayed by Matthew Fox
Jack SparrowFictional character from the movie franchise "Pirates of the Caribbean" portrayed by Johnny Depp
Jack ReacherFictional character from novels by Lee Child
Jack TorranceFictional character from the novel "The Shining" by Stephen King

Other Popular Names Beginning with J

Jrue
Jake
Jedidiah
Jaxson
Jayden
Julien
Jeremiah
Jerry
Joe
Jay