Jack (given name)
Jack is a given name, a diminutive of John or Jackson; alternatively, it may be derived from Jacques, the French form of James or Jacob. Since the late 20th century, Jack has become one of the most common names for boys in many English-speaking countries. Jack is also used to a lesser extent as a female given name, often as a shortened version of Jacqueline.
Illustration of Jack from the English fairy tale Jack and the Beanstalk | |
| Pronunciation | /dʒæk/ |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Middle English, indirect diminutive of "John" or from an anglicized form of French "Jacques" |
| Meaning | "Yahweh has been Gracious", "Graced by Yahweh" (John), "He may/will/shall follow/heed/seize by the heel/watch/guard/protect”, "Supplanter/Assailant", "May God protect" (Jacques), and possibly "health" |
| Other names | |
| Nickname(s) | Jackie, Jacky, Jay |
The word "jack" is also commonly used in other contexts in English for many occupations, objects and actions, linked to the use of the word as a metaphor for a common man.
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