Jacques
Jacques: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /สรฆk/ ยท /สษหk/
Meaning and origin of Jacques
- A male given name from French [in turn from Latin, in turn from Ancient Greek, in turn from Biblical Hebrew], feminine equivalent Jacqueline, equivalent to English Jacob.
- A surname from given name.
How popular is Jacques?
Since 1880, 243 girls and 9,734 boys in the U.S. have been named Jacques (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3513 in 1988. Its highest rank for boys was #601 in 1969. In 2025, 80 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Jacques
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Sibling name ideas for Jacques
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Jacques FAQ
What does the name Jacques mean?
A male given name from French [in turn from Latin, in turn from Ancient Greek, in turn from Biblical Hebrew], feminine equivalent Jacqueline, equivalent to English Jacob. A surname from given name.
What is the origin of the name Jacques?
Jacques is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Jacques?
Since 1880, 243 girls and 9,734 boys in the U.S. have been named Jacques (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3513 in 1988. Its highest rank for boys was #601 in 1969. In 2025, 80 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Jacques a boy or girl name?
Jacques is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 243 girls and 9,734 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.