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How to pronounce Jack (JAK)

Jack

JAK

Jak

One syllable. Very common Australian name across all ages.

Notes

One syllable. Very common Australian name across all ages.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Hebrew via French
Meaning
God is gracious (originally a nickname for John)

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Jacko
Why we shorten names like this →

Popularity

Top Australian boys' name for many years in the 2000s.

Notable people

  • Jack Nicholson (American actor)
  • Jack Black (American actor)

Similar spellings (same pronunciation)

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