"God has remembered"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: English
Zack
Pronunciation: [ z-AK ]
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"Yahweh has remembered"
Origin: Biblical Hebrew
Language: Hebrew
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The Story of Zack
Zack is a modern English spelling of Zach, itself a short form of Zachary or Zachariah. These trace to the Hebrew Zekharyahu, meaning 'God has remembered' or 'Yahweh has remembered.' The name appears in the Old Testament as Zechariah, a prophet whose book is part of the Hebrew Bible, and in the New Testament as the father of John the Baptist. English speakers adopted it enthusiastically after the Protestant Reformation.
Zack and Zach peaked in the US in the 1990s, propelled largely by Zack Morris of Saved by the Bell (1989-1993), one of the most beloved teen TV characters of the decade. The name carries a breezy, confident cool that still resonates with millennials naming their kids.
In the Hebrew tradition, Zechariah is both a major prophet and a book of the Bible, making this name rich with religious heritage. In American pop culture, Zack carries a laid-back, charming identity shaped by decades of memorable characters and athletes.
Historical Record
Zack first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 6,826 babies have been named Zack in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Zack is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #1,388 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Zachary Taylor was the 12th US President, nicknamed 'Old Rough and Ready' for his military directness
- Saved by the Bell's Zack Morris was so iconic that a satirical series 'Zack Morris Is Trash' went viral in 2017
Zack in Other Languages
French
Zacharie
German
Zacharias
Hebrew
זְכַרְיָה
Italian
Zaccaria
Spanish
Zacarías
Popularity Over Time
#1,388
Current Rank
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Zack
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Zac Efron
Actor
1987
American actor who rose to global fame with High School Musical and has starred in numerous major films
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Zachary Taylor
Politician
1784
12th President of the United States and celebrated general in the Mexican-American War
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Zack Morris Fictional
Other
Charming, scheming protagonist of the beloved 1990s TV sitcom Saved by the Bell
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity Rank
- #1,388
- Total SSA Count
- 135
- Cultural Origins
- English American Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Casual
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zack
What does the name Zack mean?
"God has remembered" (from Hebrew). "Yahweh has remembered" (from Biblical Hebrew). Zack is a modern English spelling of Zach, itself a short form of Zachary or Zachariah. These trace to the Hebrew Zekharyahu, meaning 'God has remembered' or 'Yahweh has remembered.' The name appears in the Old Testament as Zechariah, a prophet whose book is part of the Hebrew Bible, and in the New Testament as the father of John the Baptist. English speakers adopted it enthusiastically after the Protestant Reformation.
What is the origin of the name Zack?
Zack has Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew, English, and American origins. In Hebrew, it means "God has remembered". In Biblical Hebrew, it means "Yahweh has remembered".
Is Zack a boy or girl name?
Zack is primarily used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Zack?
Zack is pronounced z-AK.
How popular is the name Zack?
Zack is currently ranked #1388 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are good middle names for Zack?
Popular middle name pairings include Zack Thomas, Zack Ryan, Zack James, Zack Cole, Zack William, Zack Michael, and Zack Lee.
What are good sibling names for Zack?
Names that pair well with Zack as siblings include Jake, Luke, Emma, Lily, Mia, Josh, Tyler, and Avery.
How many syllables does Zack have?
Zack has 1 syllable, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Zack a common or rare name?
Zack is an uncommon name, ranked #1388 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Zack
Zack is a boy name with English, American, and Hebrew origins . The name means "God has remembered" in Hebrew .
Zack is currently ranked #1,388 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Zack has 1 syllable and is pronounced z-AK, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Alternative spellings of Zack include Zachary, Zachariah, Zackary, Zaccai, Zacari . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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