Jack vs John
Jack
Gender: boy
Origin: English
Meaning: God is gracious
Peak: 1927 (1.10%)
John
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is gracious
Peak: 1880 (8.15%)
Popularity Comparison
| Year | Jack | John |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 0.17% | 8.15% |
| 1890 | 0.31% | 7.10% |
| 1900 | 0.65% | 6.06% |
| 1910 | 0.76% | 5.49% |
| 1920 | 0.87% | 5.17% |
| 1930 | 1.10% | 4.64% |
| 1940 | 0.59% | 4.62% |
| 1950 | 0.38% | 4.37% |
| 1960 | 0.23% | 3.51% |
| 1970 | 0.13% | 3.07% |
| 1980 | 0.09% | 1.90% |
| 1990 | 0.09% | 1.35% |
| 2000 | 0.39% | 0.96% |
FAQ
Is Jack or John more popular?
John has historically been more popular. Jack peaked in 1927 while John peaked in 1880.
What do Jack and John mean?
Jack means "God is gracious" while John means "God is gracious".