Zak

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Zak Pronunciation

Zak is pronounced ZAK /ˈzæk/High

Meaning: Short form of Zachary/Zachariah — from Hebrew Zekharyah, 'Yahweh remembers; the Lord has remembered'Medium

In 30 seconds: The Lord remembers: Zak shortens Zachary — 'Yahweh remembers'. Crisp, friendly, and warm.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningShort form of Zachary/Zachariah — from Hebrew Zekharyah, 'Yahweh remembers; the Lord has remembered'

U.S. rank (2024)#5042 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births20 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,593

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Zak is a short form of Zachary/Zachariah — from Hebrew Zekharyah, 'Yahweh remembers; the Lord has remembered'. A crisp, friendly, modern nickname-name; the -k spelling personalizes it.

It registers thinly beside Zach. Rare, the-Lord-remembers at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Zachary means 'Yahweh remembers' in Hebrew — Zak is its crisp, friendly short form (a -k spelling of Zach); cool and modern.

Overall data confidence 72%

Behind the Name — Zachary — root etymology

Variations

ZachZackZac

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If you like Zak…

Zach— the standard short form

Zack— a fellow spelling

Zac— a companion spelling

Zane— another short Z- boys' name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Zak?

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

How do you say Zak?

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

What does the name Zak mean?

Zak shortens Zachary — Hebrew 'Yahweh remembers; the Lord has remembered'.

Is Zak a boy or girl name?

Zak is a boy's name.

How popular is Zak?

Zak is a rare name in the U.S.