Jackson

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Jackson is derived from the English surname Jacson, which means 'son of Jack'. It has been a popular given name since the 19th century.
Pronunciation
JAK-sən
The name Jackson is pronounced JAK-sən.
Popularity
Jackson is currently a popular name in the United States, Canada, Australia, and England.

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Jackson Name meanings & History

Jackson is derived from the English surname Jacson, which means 'son of Jack'. It has been a popular given name since the 19th century. From an English surname meaning "son of Jack". A famous bearer of the surname was American president Andrew Jackson (1767-1845). Jackson is primarily used as a given name for boys, but in recent years, it has also been used as a girl's name.

Zodiac Sign of Jackson: Justice Sagittarius,Joy Pisces

Synonyms of Jackson:

J: Journey,Judicial,Justice,Jester,Joy,Journal

A: Ambitious,Argumentative,Aggressive,Angry,Assertive,Action

C: Chatty,Candid,Cute,Choice,Copycat,Curious,Clever

K: Karate,Karma,Kundalini,Kind

S: Sex,Social Standing,Status,Solidity,Security,Sensuality,Success

O: Obsolete,Ostentatious,Obsessive,Obstinate,Organized

N: Neat,Nervous,Nice,Nagging,Neurosis,Nitpicking,Nutrition

Jackson is:

  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Jackson include musician Michael Jackson, former US President Andrew Jackson, and actor Samuel L. Jackson.

2.) Jackson (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Son of Jack

Other Forms: Jakson, Jaxon


3.) Jackson (Female)

Usage: Last name as first name

Meanings: (Last name as first name) swaggering

Other Forms: Jacksen, Jaksin, Jakson


4.) Jackson (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) Jack’s son; full of personality

Other Forms: Jackee, Jackie, Jacks, Jacsen, Jakson, Jax, Jaxon


5.) JACKSON (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Transferred use of the surname originating in the 14th century as a patronymic meaning “son of Jack.” Short: Jack. Pet: Jackie, Jacky. (JAK-SUN)


6.) Jackson (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) son of Jack.

Other Forms: Jacksen, Jacksin, Jacson, Jakson


7.) Jackson (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) child of Jack.

Other Forms: Jacksen, Jacksin, Jacson, Jakson, Jaxon


8.) JACKSON (Male)

Usage: American

Meanings: Transferred use of the surname that originated in 14th-century England as a patronymic meaning “son of Jack.” Short: Jack. Pet: Jackie, Jacky. (JAK-SUN)


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