Jacklyn
Meaning
"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"
Origin: Hebrew via French
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #2,887
- Total SSA Count
- 57
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Jackie, Lynn
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"
Origin: Hebrew via French
"from Lassy, Norman place name"
Origin: Old French
Jacklyn is more popular, ranked #2887 vs #3014 for Lacy.
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Jacklyn is more popular, ranked #2887 compared to Lacy at #3014 in the United States.
Jacklyn means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew via French origin). Lacy means "from Lassy, Norman place name" (Old French origin).
Jacklyn is primarily a girl name. Lacy is primarily a girl name.