Zak
Zak: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /zĂŠk/
Meaning and origin of Zak
- Alternative form of Zach, a diminutive of the male given names Zachariah, Zacharias, and Zachary.
How popular is Zak?
Since 1880, 1,608 boys in the U.S. have been named Zak. Its highest rank for boys was #1948 in 1988. In 2025, 12 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Zak FAQ
What does the name Zak mean?
Alternative form of Zach, a diminutive of the male given names Zachariah, Zacharias, and Zachary.
How popular is the name Zak?
Since 1880, 1,608 boys in the U.S. have been named Zak. Its highest rank for boys was #1948 in 1988. In 2025, 12 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Zak a boy or girl name?
Zak is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 1,608 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880â2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.