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Jacque

♂ Boy

Pronounced ZHAHK /ˈʒɑːk/Medium

Meaning: Jacque is an American respelling of the French name Jacques, which is the French form of Jacob (and so also of James), from Hebrew Yaakov — traditionally explained as 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel.' The dropped final s is a modern spelling choice, not a French form, and we note that honestly.Medium

In 30 seconds: A respelling of the French Jacques — the French Jacob and James (said 'ZHAHK'). The lost s is modern.
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Origin MediumFrench
MeaningJacque is an American respelling of the French name Jacques, which is the French form of Jacob (and so also of James), from Hebrew Yaakov — traditionally explained as 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel.' The dropped final s is a modern spelling choice, not a French form, and we note that honestly.
U.S. rank (2023)#7938 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1971
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,415

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197119122023

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

Jacque respells the French Jacques, which descends through Latin Iacobus from Hebrew Yaakov — the name behind both Jacob and James, traditionally read as 'supplanter.' Jacques has been one of the great French names for centuries; the s-less American spelling is recent and carries no separate history, which we note (said 'ZHAHK').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, French-flavoured, and brisk.

Did you know? Jacques is the French form of Jacob, and so a cousin of James. Jacque, without the final s, is an American respelling rather than a French one — a small difference worth naming honestly (said 'ZHAHK').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Jacque — Respelling of French Jacques; Latin Iacobus; Hebrew Yaakov

Variations

JacquesJaquesJacob

Nicknames

JackJaqJay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jacque mean?

Jacque respells Jacques, the French form of Jacob (and of James), from Hebrew Yaakov, traditionally read as 'supplanter.'

How do you pronounce Jacque?

It's said ZHAHK /ˈʒɑːk/ — one syllable, as in French Jacques.

Is Jacque a boy or girl name?

Jacque is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Jacque?

Jacque is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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