JACK  

Gender: M
Origin: English, diminutive of JOHN
Meaning: "God is gracious"

Popularity in 2008: #39

Long the #1 name in England and climbing fast here, this durable, cheery everyman form of John has been chosen by dozens of celebs, and is a favorite for novel, TV and movie characters. Dads especially seem to like it.

Variations:
Jax, Jak, Jackub, Jock, Jaq, Jacko, Jacqin, Jackie, Jocko

People who like Jack also like:

Annabel, Juliet, Harlow, Lucy, Olivia, Scarlett, Alexander, Charlie, Elliot, Milo, Jonah, Leo, Oscar, Felix, Emmett

Jack is being discussed in our message boards:

• (off topic) Looking for a 'homecoming' outfit.
• Best of British - some Telegraph birth announcements
• Cheaper By the Dozen
• Names in Your Child's Class/Daycare/Playgroup
• Joel David or Jack David?

Read Nameberry blog posts about Jack:

• THE LOST BOYS’ NAMES OF 1880
• SCOTTISH BABY NAMES: What's 'in' in Inverness?
• CALIFORNIA DESERT NAMES
• NO EXPIRATION DATE ON NAMES
• TOP ENGLISH BOYS' NAMES