Name:
Jack
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
Hebrew
Meaning:
Jack is a medieval diminutive of John. John originates in Hebrew language and means "God is merciful". It has been one of the most popular masculine given names over centuries, and in different spellings all over the world. Throughout history it was borne by numerous kings, princes, emperors, popes and saints, the most famous being John the Baptist and John the Apostle. More recently, the famous bearers include John F. Kennedy and John Lennon.
Pronunciation:
JAK
The Five Elements:
Metal
Famous Jack:
Jack Nicholson : actor
Jack Lemmon : actor
Jack Adams : hockey player
Jack Gibson : hockey player
Jack Klugman : actor
Jack Lambert : football player
Jack Morris : baseball player
Jack Arnold : film director