Jag
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Jag first appeared in US Social Security records in 2001.
Over 155 babies have been named Jag in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jag is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,162 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,162
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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"Ōn's hill; from the hill of Ōn"
#15,100 in US
Irish Gaelic origin
"ruler of the people"
#15,133 in US
Greek origin
"manly, brave"
#15,191 in US
Irish/Old English origin
"gracious defender (if related to Desm..."
#14,996 in US
Latin via French origin
"beloved, dearly loved"
#15,323 in US
Irish Gaelic origin
"descendant of the champion"
#15,098 in US
Sanskrit origin
"lord of the right path"
#15,071 in US
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About the Name Jag
Jag is a boy name .
Jag is currently ranked #15,162 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Jag include Jagger . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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