Jaques

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Jaques means "supplanter" or "holder of the heel".
Popularity
Jaques is not a very popular name globally. It is more commonly used in French-speaking countries or regions.

cartoon of the name Jaques
Cartoon of Jaques

Jaques Name meanings & History

The name Jaques derives from the French form of the name Jacob, which comes from the Hebrew name Yaakov. Jaques means "supplanter" or "holder of the heel". Jaques is most commonly used as a first name for baby boys. It is a charming and elegant name that has stood the test of time.

Zodiac Sign of Jaques: Justice Sagittarius,Joy Pisces

Synonyms of Jaques:

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

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

Q: Quizzical,Quest,Quick,Quipster,Quiver,Quaint

U: Understanding,Undermining,Unity,Utopia,Universality

E: Enliven,Entertain,Enlighten,Expressive,Environment,Exaggerate

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

Jaques is:

  • a Natural name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strong name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Jaques include Jaques Cartier, a French explorer who discovered Canada, and Jaques Chirac, a former French president.

Related Names to Jaques

Jacques, Jacob, James, Jack.