Jackson vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jackson

Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jackson Rank #35

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #35 for Jackson.

Is Jackson or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Jackson at #35 in the United States.

What do Jackson and John mean?

Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jackson and John boy or girl names?

Jackson is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.