Jacks

♂ Boy

Pronounced JAKS /ˈdʒæks/High

Meaning: A modern given name in the Jack/Jackson family; Jack is a pet form of John, 'God is gracious'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: God is gracious: Jacks is a Jack/Jackson-family name. Crisp and warm (said 'JAKS'). Routes layered.

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Origin LowHebrew, English

MeaningA modern given name in the Jack/Jackson family; Jack is a pet form of John, 'God is gracious'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#10270 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 69

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Jacks reads as a modern given name in the Jack/Jackson family; Jack is a pet form of John, 'God is gracious' (routes layered). A crisp name (said 'JAKS').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, as a Jack-style name. Rare, God-is-gracious at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Jacks is a modern name in the Jack/Jackson family; Jack is a pet form of John, 'God is gracious' — a crisp choice (routes layered; said 'JAKS').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Jacks — Hebrew/English; Jack family; routes layered

Variations

JaxJack

Nicknames

Jack

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Jax— a kin short name

Jack— the root name

Jaxon— a fellow Jax- name

Jackson— a companion Jack- name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jacks mean?

Jacks is a Jack/Jackson-family name; Jack is a pet form of John, 'God is gracious'. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Jacks?

It's said JAKS /ˈdʒæks/ — one syllable.

Is Jacks a boy or girl name?

Jacks is a boy's name.

How popular is Jacks?

Jacks is a very rare name in the U.S.