Jack vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jack

Boy #15 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jack Rank #15

John Rank #21

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 vs #21 for John.

Is Jack or John more popular?

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 compared to John at #21 in the United States.

What do Jack and John mean?

Jack means "supplanter" (Hebrew origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jack and John boy or girl names?

Jack is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.