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Jacek
OriginPolish, from Greek
Meaning"hyacinth"
US Rank#12774
2025 SSA
About Jacek
This Polish name comes from the Greek Hyacinthos, through the older Polish form, Jacenty. Jacek's pronunciation may be unintuitive to those unfamiliar with Slavic languages, but no one can deny the appeal of its unique snappy sound and sweet floral meaning.
Pronounced YAH-tsek.
As of October 2026, Jacek ranked #12774 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3019 in 2013.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | #4,681 | 21 | 11.1 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | #4,998 | 19 | 10.5 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Jacek in pop culture
- "Jacek i Agatka
" Polish children's TV series
- Jacek is a Polish given name of Greek origin coming from Hyacinth
through the archaic form of Jacenty. Its closely related equivalents are: Jacinto, Giacinto, Jacint, Jacques, Jack, John, and Jacob.
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