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Jack
BoyMeaning of Jack: English: 'God is gracious'
Jack is a boy's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 15th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 22nd in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#15
8,754 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#22
1,711 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
759,677
First recorded 1880 · peak 1927
Trend
stable
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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