Jackie Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jackie Name at a Glance

Name	Jackie
Meaning	Diminutive of Jack, derived from 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. Used more for girls than boys.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Jackie Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jackie means “Diminutive of Jack, derived from 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. Used more for girls than boys”. 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.

Jackie Name Origin

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

Is Jackie a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Jackie

When considering Jackie 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.