Jock

Scottish variation of Jack
"supplanter"

Jock Origin and Meaning

The name Jock is a boy's name of Scottish origin.

This is a Scottish pet form of John, the equivalent of Jack in England. Has long been used as a generic name for a Scotsman, here it's a generic name for a--well--jock.

Jock Popularity

Famous People Named Jock

  • John Henry 'Jock' Delves BroughtonBritish settler in Kenya
  • John "Jock" SteinScottish footballer
  • Graham Eric "Jock" StirrupBaron Stirrup, British RAF marshal and politician
  • Jock GaynorAmerican actor, producer, and writer
  • Jock Mahoney (born Jacques Joseph O'Mahoney)American actor
  • Joc Russell PedersonAmerican baseball player

Jock in Pop Culture

  • Jockan athlete or someone who is athletic
  • Jocka Scottish terrier from Disney's Lady and the Tramp