Jacquon Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JACK-won //ˈdʒæk.wɒn//
Origin: African American; English
Meaning: Derived from the name Jacques, meaning 'supplanter'; a modern variation.
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jacquon is believed to be a modern variant of the name Jacques, which has its roots in the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (Jacob), meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel.' This name was adopted into Greek as Iakobos and then into Latin as Iacobus. The name Jacques emerged in Old French, becoming a common name in medieval France.
The transition of Jacques into Jacquon likely reflects a contemporary trend of creating unique or modernized forms of traditional names, particularly in English-speaking contexts. Historically, the name Jacob has significant biblical associations, as it belongs to a key figure in the Hebrew Bible, known for his role as the patriarch of the Israelites.
The name appears in various translations of the Bible, including the King James Version, which was published in 1611. The prominence of biblical names, including Jacob and its derivatives, has been a consistent feature throughout history, influencing naming practices across cultures and languages.
Culturally, the name Jacquon may carry connotations of strength and resilience, reflecting the attributes associated with its biblical predecessor. The name's evolution into a more modern form like Jacquon can be seen as part of a broader trend in naming practices that seek to blend traditional roots with contemporary sounds.
While Jacquon itself may not have historical figures or saints directly associated with it, its lineage through Jacques and Jacob connects it to a rich tapestry of cultural and religious significance that has endured through the centuries.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jacquon was first seen in the United States in 1994.
Jacquon has ranked as high as #1255 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Jacquon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jacquon 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 Jacquon was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Jacquon
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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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 Jacquon.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1994 | 6 |