John vs Jackson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

English American Australian

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John Rank #21

Jackson Rank #35

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

Is John or Jackson more popular?

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

What do John and Jackson mean?

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

Are John and Jackson boy or girl names?

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