Jack vs Jackson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jack

Boy #15 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Jack Rank #15

Jackson Rank #35

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 vs #35 for Jackson.

Is Jack or Jackson more popular?

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 compared to Jackson at #35 in the United States.

What do Jack and Jackson mean?

Jack means "supplanter" (Hebrew origin). Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin).

Are Jack and Jackson boy or girl names?

Jack is primarily a boy name. Jackson is primarily a boy name.