Zac

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Zac Pronunciation

Zac is pronounced ZAK /ˈzæk/High

Meaning: Short form of Zachary — Hebrew Zekharyah, 'Yahweh remembers' — in its three-letter spellingHigh

In 30 seconds: Zachary at its most efficient: Zac drops every spare letter from 'Yahweh remembers'. Efron and Brown Band made the k-less spelling a brand.

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Origin HighHebrew, English

MeaningShort form of Zachary — Hebrew Zekharyah, 'Yahweh remembers' — in its three-letter spelling

U.S. rank (2024)#3379 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births35 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,563

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Zac abbreviates Zachary — Hebrew Zekharyah, 'Yahweh remembers', the prophet's and Baptist's-father's name — in the spelling that omits the usual k. Zachary's late-twentieth-century boom (presidential surname Taylor-era memory included) sent Zach, Zack, and Zac all into standalone use.

Zac remains the rarest of the three on birth certificates, with maximum sleekness. One syllable, full covenant memory.

Did you know? Zac Efron and the Zac Brown Band both skip the k — between High School Musical and 'Chicken Fried', the three-letter Zac owned a pop-culture decade.

Overall data confidence 90%

Behind the Name — Zachary — root etymology

Variations

ZachZackZachary

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Zac Efron (1987–present)
American actor who rose to fame in High School Musical.

If you like Zac…

Zachary— the prophet's classic behind the clip

Zack— the k-spelled twin of the same sound

Zane— a fellow sleek Z-name for boys

Zeke— the brother biblical Z-nickname

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Zac?

Zac is pronounced ZAK (/ˈzæk/). Press play above to hear Zac said aloud.

How do you say Zac?

Zac is said ZAK (/ˈzæk/). Press play above to hear Zac said aloud.

What does the name Zac mean?

Zac is a short form of Zachary, Hebrew for 'Yahweh remembers'.

Is Zac a boy or girl name?

Zac is a boy's name.

How popular is Zac?

Zac is rare as a standalone legal name in the U.S.