Jac Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JACK //dʒæk//
Origin: Hebrew; English; Dutch
Meaning: Hebrew: God is gracious; English: variant of Jack; Dutch: diminutive of Jacob
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jac is derived from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov, which means "supplanter" or "holder of the heel." This name was transliterated into Greek as Iakobos and subsequently into Latin as Jacobus. The name entered Old French as Jacque, which later evolved into the diminutive form Jac in English.
The transition into English occurred during the Norman Conquest of the 11th century, when many Old French names were adopted into the English lexicon, particularly among the nobility and clergy. Historically, the name Jac is closely associated with the biblical figure Jacob, who is a significant patriarch in the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament.
Jacob is known for his twelve sons, who became the progenitors of the Twelve Tribes of Israel. His story is recounted in the Book of Genesis, which dates back to the 1st millennium BCE.
The name's prominence was further solidified through its use in various religious texts, including the King James Bible, published in 1611, which contributed to the enduring recognition of the name in Christian contexts. Culturally, the name Jac has been linked to themes of resilience and transformation, reflecting Jacob's journey from a supplanter to a revered patriarch.
The name has also been associated with various saints, particularly Saint James, whose name is derived from Jacob. This connection has imbued the name with a sense of historical and spiritual significance, making it a lasting choice in various cultures.
The diminutive Jac, while less common, serves as a familiar and affectionate form of the name, echoing its long-standing roots in both religious and secular traditions.
Fictional characters named Jac
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Jac is a fictional character from the video game series Dragon Age. He is a member of the Grey Wardens and plays a significant role in the fight against darkspawn.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jac was first seen in the United States in 1915.
Jac has ranked as high as #1082 nationally, which occurred in 1956, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Jac has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jac is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Jac was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Jac
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Jac.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1965 | 10 |
| 1963 | 10 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1960 | 10 |
| 1959 | 15 |
| 1958 | 11 |
| 1957 | 7 |
| 1956 | 18 |
| 1955 | 11 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1953 | 9 |
| 1952 | 17 |
| 1951 | 13 |
| 1950 | 8 |
| 1949 | 8 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1942 | 10 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1939 | 7 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1934 | 10 |
| 1929 | 6 |
| 1928 | 9 |
| 1927 | 9 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1915 | 5 |