Jacks
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Jacks is a boy’s name of English origin, meaning “A patronymic surname, a short form of Jackson meaning "son of Jack" (John). Relates to John meaning "God is gracious".”. It currently ranks #10270 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2014.
What Jacks Means
“A patronymic surname, a short form of Jackson meaning "son of Jack" (John). Relates to John meaning "God is gracious".”
The Story of Jacks
What if your son's name was a friendly handshake, a nod to history, and a marker of modern straightforwardness?
Jacks, primarily seen as a surname, also functions as a given name, a shortened form of Jackson, which itself means 'son of Jack'. 'Jack' is a common diminutive of John, meaning 'God is gracious'.
For your son, Jacks offers a sense of approachable confidence. It's a name that suggests someone outgoing and sociable, a natural connector who makes others feel at ease.
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Numerology
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#9 in 2014
Total Births
69
First Recorded
2010
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Meaning
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English
Meaning
Means 'son of Jack'. Jack is a diminutive of John, meaning 'God is gracious'.
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