Jock
Jock: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈd͡ʒɒk/ · /ˈd͡ʒɑk/
Meaning and origin of Jock
- A given name.
Etymology
Biblical Hebrew עָקַב Ancient Greek Ἰακώβ (Iakṓb) Middle English Jackin A Scots variant of Jack.
How popular is Jock?
Since 1880, 1,090 boys in the U.S. have been named Jock. Its highest rank for boys was #1143 in 1957. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Sibling name ideas for Jock
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Jock FAQ
What does the name Jock mean?
A given name. Biblical Hebrew עָקַב Ancient Greek Ἰακώβ (Iakṓb) Middle English Jackin A Scots variant of Jack.
How popular is the name Jock?
Since 1880, 1,090 boys in the U.S. have been named Jock. Its highest rank for boys was #1143 in 1957. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Jock a boy or girl name?
Jock is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 1,090 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.