Tatum vs Jackson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tatum

Boy #195 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cheerful settlement"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Tatum Rank #195

Jackson Rank #35

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #195 for Tatum.

Is Tatum or Jackson more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Tatum at #195 in the United States.

What do Tatum and Jackson mean?

Tatum means "cheerful settlement" (Old English origin). Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin).

Are Tatum and Jackson boy or girl names?

Tatum is primarily a boy name. Jackson is primarily a boy name.