A nickname for the more popular John (well, actually, it’s a shortened version of the medieval Jackin or Jankin, which were diminutives for John), Jack is climbing in popularity, mirroring its rise at the beginning of the last century. It first peaked at number 14 in ’29 and ’30, then dipped to a low of 179 in ’89. It’s now back in the top 40, and should stick around for a while -- parents like the comfortable, classic, happy, and fresh sound of the name. Despite its frequent appearance in fairy tales and nursery rhymes (Jack Sprat…Little Jack Horner…Jack and the Beanstalk…etc.), Jack also has managed to retain a slightly edgy feel.
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Oh! We are considering Jack for our 2nd son, and if we do choose it, his name will be Jack Michael as well!
by kara_2eJack Shepard should also be a famous Jack
by bustysinclareOur little boy, Jack Michael, will be arriving in just about 9 weeks!
by mrandmrswingo6411I know if its a boy his name will be Jackson Lee after his Grandpa
by AlexisC19I really like jack riley. It so cute yet manly! :)
by Beck297They need to add Jack White as a famous Jack!
by dyveintomossLove this name !:)
by Katok7we're thinking Jack Reese (dh middle name) I think this is it!!!
by mandilouwhoOur little bundle of joy will be named Jack Blane. We are huge fans of Jack Johnson, and just love the name. It's such a simple and pleasant name that will be easy for him to learn to spell when he reaches that age. Let's just hope he turns out to be a boy or we're in trouble. We have actually had his name picked out since we started dating. Blane is my husbands middle name, and his fathers first name. Jack Blane Doss. I like it. :)
by mellowmood0918We are also naming our son Jack William! (William is both of our dads' name, so it seemed fitting.)
by hhamalainen19Jack Wesley is what we are considering :D
by Chelsea-Bellemy maiden name was jack and I always thought about having a little boy named Jack :)
by kj10isWe're thinking Jack William. I love the name, simple and fun.
by SelvidgerIf we have a boy we will name him John, but call him Jack, after my grandfather, and my husbands father
by MrsYT222*cough* jack dawson :)
by abrowne103We have a Jack Elliot.
by cashandjackJack Thomas is our choice! My hubby's father's name is Thomas, and my Uncle's name, too. So it's a nice nod to both. I've always loved 'Jack,' and I'm thrilled to be able to use it!
by MamaKitty12I think you could remove Jack the Ripper and maybe put Jack White amazing musician in it's place...and I love this name.
by karenbutcher7what do I use for a middle name? I was thinking jack emerson hines... idk? any ideas?
by Jhart09I love Jack. If I was having a boy it would have been Jackson
by karenleigh861my 2 month old Jack dressed at a jack in the box for halloween
by 1829gostineyou forgot Jack Skellington - the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town (The Nightmare Before Christmas)
by rich&jessLove it!
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