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Jacky

♂ Boy

Pronounced JAK-ee /ˈdʒæk.i/High

Meaning: A short form of Jack (from John, 'God is gracious') and Jacob ('supplanter; one who follows'); used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: God is gracious; supplanter: Jacky is a short form of Jack/Jacob. Crisp, friendly, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowHebrew, English
MeaningA short form of Jack (from John, 'God is gracious') and Jacob ('supplanter; one who follows'); used for both sexes; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#9328 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1953
Total births (all-time)≈ 6,583

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195319252024

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

Jacky is a short form of Jack (from John, 'God is gracious') and Jacob ('supplanter; one who follows'; routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'JAK-ee').

In the U.S. it appears as a nickname-name for both sexes. Rare as a formal name, God-is-gracious at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Jacky is a short form of Jack (from John, 'God is gracious') and Jacob ('supplanter') — a crisp, friendly name used for both sexes (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'JAK-ee').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Jacky — nickname; unisex; routes layered

Variations

JackieJackiJacky

Nicknames

Jack

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Jackie— a kin spelling
Jack— the source name
Jacoby— a sound-neighbor Jac- boys' name
Jax— a fellow Jac- boys' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jacky mean?

Jacky is a short form of Jack ('God is gracious') and Jacob ('supplanter'); used for both sexes; here for a boy. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Jacky?

It's said JAK-ee /ˈdʒæk.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jacky a boy or girl name?

Jacky is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Jacky?

Jacky is a very rare formal name in the U.S.

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