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The Name Jack - Origin and Meaning of Jack
  



The Name Jack - Origin and Meaning of Jack


Gender

Masculine

Origin of the Name Jack

Hebrew

Usage of the Name Jack

English

Meaning of the Name Jack

The name Jack is derived from Middle English Jackin, which was a medieval pet form of John.

Famous Bearers

Bearers of the name include Jack London (1876 - 1916), an American writer; Jack Kerouac (1922 - 1969), an American writer and poet; Jack Nicholson (born 1937), an American actor; Jack Nicklaus (born 1940), an American golfer.

Names Related to Jack

Refer to the list of names related to John.
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