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Jackson
JAK-sun
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✦ Meaning
“Patronymic name meaning 'son of Jack,' which itself derives from John; historically a surname that became a given name during the 20th century.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #35 in the United States.
Origin
Old English
Syllables
2
Nicknames
JackJakeJax
Style
StrongClassicModern
Famous Bearers
- Jackson Pollock (artist)
- Michael Jackson (singer)
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Cross-Cultural Notes
Primarily English-speaking cultures
People Also Ask
Patronymic name meaning 'son of Jack,' which itself derives from John; historically a surname that became a given name during the 20th century.
Jackson is currently ranked #35 in the United States. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.
Popular nicknames for Jackson include Jack, Jake, Jax.
Names that pair beautifully with Jackson include Harrison, Oliver.