Boy
Zac
God has remembered, remembered by God
About Zac
Brevity becomes virtue in this punchy, memorable name that wastes no letters or syllables. Zac delivers maximum impact through minimum components, demonstrating that simplicity and strength coexist beautifully. The hard consonants create decisive sound that commands attention without aggression. This single-syllable name offers clarity and directness, qualities that translate well throughout life. Zac feels complete despite its brevity, requiring no expansion to establish presence. Its simplicity eliminates spelling confusion and pronunciation challenges, practical considerations parents appreciate. The name suits active, energetic personalities while remaining appropriate for thoughtful, introspective individuals. Zac ages remarkably well, equally fitting for toddlers and adults, avoiding the trap of sounding exclusively juvenile. This choice reflects confidence in stripped-down elegance, recognizing that sometimes less truly means more. Zac represents efficient naming that prioritizes impact and memorability over length or elaboration.
Popularity of the Name Zac
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | #283 | #330 | ||
| 1998 | #282 | #349 | ||
| 1999 | #205 | #329 | ||
| 2000 | #205 | #186 | ||
| 2001 | #214 | #165 | #316 | |
| 2002 | #232 | #155 | #450 | |
| 2003 | #231 | #230 | #374 | |
| 2004 | #234 | #218 | #298 | |
| 2005 | #248 | #153 | #401 | |
| 2006 | #212 | #158 | #488 | |
| 2007 | #171 | #237 | #281 | |
| 2008 | #124 | #113 | #224 | #703 |
| 2009 | #116 | #115 | #208 | #699 |
| 2010 | #111 | #103 | #219 | #748 |
| 2011 | #123 | #91 | #200 | #749 |
| 2012 | #130 | #86 | #187 | #582 |
| 2013 | #132 | #122 | #228 | #738 |
| 2014 | #141 | #114 | #219 | #606 |
| 2015 | #160 | #173 | #252 | #619 |
| 2016 | #147 | #196 | #207 | #572 |
| 2017 | #188 | #139 | #229 | #646 |
| 2018 | #180 | #228 | #185 | #743 |
| 2019 | #209 | #246 | #184 | #662 |
| 2020 | #219 | #290 | #298 | #686 |
| 2021 | #230 | #329 | #185 | #622 |
| 2022 | #273 | #282 | #199 | #683 |
| 2023 | #307 | #377 | #208 | #885 |
| 2024 | #381 | #260 | #765 | |
| 2025 | #374 | #393 | #228 | |
| 1993 | #252 | |||
| 1996 | #313 |
Top names by country: United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Zac
Names Similar to Zac
Nicknames for Zac
- Zack
- Zacky
- Z
- Zeke
Famous People Named Zac
| Zac Efron | American actor and singer |
| Zac Brown | American country music artist |
| Zac Hanson | Member of the band Hanson |
| Zac Posen | American fashion designer |
| Zac Goldsmith | British politician |
| Zac Purchase | British Olympic rower |
| Zac Smith | Australian rules footballer |
| Zac Farro | Musician, member of Paramore |
| Zac Guildford | New Zealand rugby player |
| Zac Rinaldo | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Zac Blair | American professional golfer |
| Zac Jones | American ice hockey player |
| Zac Lomax | Australian rugby league player |
| Zac Taylor | American football coach and former player |
| Zac Yarbrough | American soccer player |
| Zac Gorman | Comic book artist |
| Zac Seljaas | American basketball player |
| Zac El Khoury | Lebanese-Australian swimmer |
| Zac Langdon | Australian rules footballer |
| Zac Merritt | American mixed martial artist |
Characters Named Zac
| Zac Power | Protagonist of the children's book series "Zac Power" |
| Zac Efron | Character in the TV series "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody" |
| Zac Martin | Character in the Australian TV series "Neighbours" |
| Zac Blakely | Character in the TV series "Mako - Island of Secrets" |
| Zac Meier | Character in the Australian TV series "Winners & Losers" |
| Zac Worrall | Character in the TV series "Home and Away" |
| Zac the Rat | Character in the educational book series "Zac the Rat and Other Tales" |
| Zac Barnett | Character in the film "Pitch Perfect" |
| Zac Hobson | Protagonist of the film "The Quiet Earth" |
| Zac Sawyer | Character in the TV series "Heartland" |
| Zacchara "Zac" Corinthos | Character in the soap opera "General Hospital" |
| Zac Beckett | Character in the TV series "Casualty" |
| Zac the Baker | Character in the animated TV series "Chuggington" |
| Zac Rogers | Character in the TV series "House Husbands" |
| Zac Crockett | Character in the TV series "River City" |
| Zac Brewer | Character in the novel "Switched" by Amanda Hocking |
| Zac Rosenthal | Character in the TV series "A Country Practice" |
| Zac Morgan | Character in the TV series "McLeod's Daughters" |
| Zac Sheppard | Character in the TV series "Outrageous Fortune" |
| Zac Slater | Character in the TV series "Hollyoaks" |