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Jachin

♂ Boy

Pronounced JAY-kin /ˈdʒeɪkɪn/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Yakhin, 'he will establish' (or 'he establishes'). Jachin is a biblical name borne by a son of Simeon, and it names one of the two great bronze pillars at the entrance of Solomon's Temple.Medium

In 30 seconds: A biblical Hebrew name: Jachin means 'he will establish' — a temple-pillar name (said 'JAY-kin'). Reverent and steady.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew Yakhin, 'he will establish' (or 'he establishes'). Jachin is a biblical name borne by a son of Simeon, and it names one of the two great bronze pillars at the entrance of Solomon's Temple.
U.S. rank (2025)#9234 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 493

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119752025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jachin comes from Hebrew Yakhin, 'he will establish.' In the Bible it names a son of Simeon and, famously, one of the paired pillars — Jachin and Boaz — flanking the porch of Solomon's Temple. A biblical name of steadiness (said 'JAY-kin').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S., mostly in scripture-minded families. Rare, biblical, and grounded.

Did you know? Jachin was one of the two great bronze pillars at the entrance of Solomon's Temple, its Hebrew root meaning 'he will establish' — a name of firmness and foundation (said 'JAY-kin').
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Jachin — Hebrew 'he will establish'; biblical pillar of Solomon's Temple

Variations

JakinYachinYakhin

Nicknames

JackJay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jachin mean?

Jachin is Hebrew for 'he will establish' — a biblical name of a son of Simeon and one of the two pillars of Solomon's Temple.

How do you pronounce Jachin?

It's commonly said JAY-kin /ˈdʒeɪkɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jachin a boy or girl name?

Jachin is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Jachin?

Jachin is a rare, biblical name in the U.S.

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