John vs Jack

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #15 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

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John Rank #21

Jack Rank #15

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

Is John or Jack more popular?

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

What do John and Jack mean?

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

Are John and Jack boy or girl names?

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