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Jackson

/ JAK-sun /

masculine

Meaning

Son of Jack

Origin

English

As a patronymic surname, Jackson simply means 'son of Jack'. Jack itself is a medieval diminutive of John. It became an incredibly popular given name in the late 20th century.

Personality Distribution

MBTI Profile

Approximate distribution among people named Jackson.

NT AnalystsNF DiplomatsSJ SentinelsSP Explorers
ESTP
13.5%
ESTJ
11.2%
ESFP
10.4%
ISTJ
9.8%
ISTP
8.7%
ENTP
7.5%
ESFJ
6.9%
ENTJ
6.2%
ENFP
5.8%
ISFJ
5.1%
INTP
4.5%
ENFJ
3.9%
ISFP
3.1%
INTJ
1.8%
INFP
1.1%
INFJ
0.5%

Cultural Context

Cultural Notes

Jackson is a definitive modern classic. It feels solid, dependable, and very American. While extremely common, it maintains a rugged, active image.

Notable People

Famous Bearers

J

Jackson Pollock

Influential American painter (1912–1956)

A

Andrew Jackson

7th US President (1767–1845)

Sibling Names

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