Jaques
Pronunciation: [ j-AKS ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jaques first appeared in US Social Security records in 1977.
Over 301 babies have been named Jaques in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jaques is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #14,854 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,854
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Jaques
Jaques is a boy name .
Is Jaques a boy or girl name? Jaques is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #14,854 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #54,737. Jaques is more commonly used as a boy name.
Jaques is currently ranked #14,854 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jaques include Jaq, Jaqu, Jaquy, Jaquie, Jay, Jaie, and Jaqkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jaques include Jaquan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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