Jackson Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jackson Name at a Glance

Name	Jackson
Meaning	God has been gracious; has shown favor. Based on John or Jacques.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Jackson Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jackson means “God has been gracious; has shown favor. Based on John or Jacques”. 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.

Jackson Name Origin

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

Is Jackson a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Jackson

When considering Jackson 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.