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Jackson

Name Meaning:

English surname meaning "son of Jack." Jack is a diminutive of John ("God is gracious").

Noteable Namesakes

Andrew Jackson (US President - surname); Michael Jackson (Musician - surname); Jackson Pollock (Artist - surname); Samuel L. Jackson (Actor - surname)

Origin

English

Popularity

US: #22, UK: #25

Variations/Nicknames

Jack; Jax; Jaxon; Jaxson

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