Down vs Jacques

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jacques

Boy #2,375 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who takes the heel"

Origin: Hebrew via French

Cultural Roots

French Belgian Canadian Swiss

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,375
Total SSA Count
59
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jac, Jack

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Down Rank #63,580
Jacques Rank #2,375

Jacques is more popular, ranked #2375 vs #63580 for Down.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Down ___

  • Down Marie
  • Down Rose
  • Down Claire
  • Down Grace
  • Down Anne
  • Down Fiona

Jacques ___

  • Jacques Henri
  • Jacques Pierre
  • Jacques Louis
  • Jacques François
  • Jacques André
  • Jacques Émile

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Down

Kerry Clare Tyrone Antrim Fermanagh

If you choose Jacques

Pierre Henri Amélie Colette Isabelle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Down or Jacques more popular?

Jacques is more popular, ranked #2375 compared to Down at #63580 in the United States.

What do Down and Jacques mean?

Down means "fort on the hill" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jacques means "supplanter, one who takes the heel" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are Down and Jacques boy or girl names?

Down is primarily a girl name. Jacques is primarily a boy name.

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