Jack Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jack Name at a Glance

Name	Jack
Meaning	Diminutive of John: God is gracious. During the Middle Ages, Jack was so common that it was used as a general term for 'man' or 'boy'. Famous Bearer: American actor Jack Lemmon.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Jack Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jack means “Diminutive of John: God is gracious. During the Middle Ages, Jack was so common that it was used as a general term for 'man' or 'boy'. Famous Bearer: American actor Jack Lemmon”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Jack Name Origin

Our database records Jack under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Jack a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Jack is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Jack

When considering Jack for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.