Jock Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jock Name at a Glance

Name	Jock
Meaning	Variant of Jack: 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 Jock Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jock means “Variant of Jack: 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.

Jock Name Origin

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

Is Jock a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Jock

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