Jack Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jack Name at a Glance

Name	Jack
Meaning	'Henry VI, Part 2' Jack Cade, a rebel.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Jack Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jack means “'Henry VI, Part 2' Jack Cade, a rebel”. 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 Shakespearean origin. Browse more Shakespearean 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.