Jacquelyn
Meaning
"Supplanter, one who follows"
Origin: Hebrew via French
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #2,282
- Total SSA Count
- 81
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Jackie, Jacqui, Lynn
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"Supplanter, one who follows"
Origin: Hebrew via French
"Meadow of the roe deer"
Origin: Old English ra and leah via Raleigh
Jacquelyn is more popular, ranked #2282 vs #2291 for Raeleigh.
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Jacquelyn is more popular, ranked #2282 compared to Raeleigh at #2291 in the United States.
Jacquelyn means "Supplanter, one who follows" (Hebrew via French origin). Raeleigh means "Meadow of the roe deer" (Old English ra and leah via Raleigh origin).
Jacquelyn is primarily a girl name. Raeleigh is primarily a girl name.