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Jack

/ JAK /

masculine

Meaning

God is gracious

Origin

English

Jack originally began as a medieval diminutive of John (from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'). Over time, it became so popular that it was used as a generic term for a man (as in 'jack-of-all-trades'). It has been a standalone name since the 19th century.

Personality Distribution

MBTI Profile

Approximate distribution among people named Jack.

NT AnalystsNF DiplomatsSJ SentinelsSP Explorers
ESFJ
8.78%
ESFP
8.69%
ISTP
8.54%
INFJ
8.42%
INTP
7.9%
ISFJ
7.69%
ENFJ
7.34%
ENTP
6.73%
INTJ
6.46%
ISTJ
6.43%
ESTJ
5.23%
ENFP
5.06%
ENTJ
4.39%
INFP
4.27%
ISFP
2.41%
ESTP
1.66%

Cultural Context

Cultural Notes

Jack is perhaps the ultimate 'everyman' name. It is punchy, energetic, and versatile. It is deeply embedded in English folklore (Jack and the Beanstalk, Jack Frost) and has been a top-tier choice for boys in the UK, Ireland, and Australia for decades.

Notable People

Famous Bearers

J

Jack Nicholson

Academy Award-winning American actor (b. 1937)

J

Jack London

American novelist and social activist (1876–1916)

J

Jack Kerouac

American novelist and pioneer of the Beat Generation (1922–1969)

Sibling Names

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