What is the origin of the name Jac?

Jac is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Jac?

Jac is currently ranked #7416 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

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BoyHebrew

Jac

JAK

Popularity

#7416

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

600

Peak Year

#18 in 1956

First Recorded

1915

Style

Cute & Playful, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Short for names beginning with 'Jac-', usually 'Jacob', a Hebrew name meaning 'supplanter'.

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Jake Jack

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Jake Jack

Spelling Variations

Jock Jak

Similar Names

Jacob Jack James Ethan Noah

Personality Traits

StrongIndependentResourcefulFocusedDetermined

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