Jak name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Hebrew and English
Usage: English and Albanian
Pronunciation: jak
Meaning: Supplanter, Yahweh May Protect and Holder of the Heel
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What does Jak mean?

Origin of Unconventional Jak is in Hebrew and English languages is used as a baby boy name and is specifically used in English and Albanian, meaning of Jak is "Supplanter, Yahweh May Protect or Holder of the Heel".

Jak is version of dominant, biblical and eternal Jack. Jack is form of JacquesJohn. Jack is short form of Jackson. Jack is English equivalent of Jackin. Also Jack is English equivalent of Jacques.

Meaning of Jack is Diminutive of Jack, He who Supplants and Son of Jack has its origin in Hebrew and English. Jak is a variant of venerable and prevalent Jake. Jake is English form of Jack.

Also Jake is form of Jack in English language. Jake is also Finnish cognate of Jaakko. Jake means Held by the Heel, God is Gracious and Holder of the Heel is rooted from Hebrew.

How do I pronounce Jak?

The proper pronunciation of one syllabled Jak is jak.

Variants of Jak

Iacobus, Iacomus, Iakobos, Yaakov, Jack, Jake, Jehanne, Ieuan, Johanan, Jackin, Jacques, Jaak, Jackjohn, Jaakko

How popular is the name Jak?

In England and Wales, Jak was once a common name since emerging in 1996 it has been given to over 1897 babies. When at its peak in 2002,. However after 23 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts.

Jak is a unique baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1994 and was able to reach the top 4000 names. In 2014, it ranked 3226th when 34 boys were named Jak.

Over 363 people have been named Jak in United States.

Also, Jak is a familiar name in India, Egypt, England, Albania, Malaysia, Morocco, Indonesia, Poland, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Australia, Brazil, Canada and Peru.

At least, 6000 people globally have carried Jak as their given name according to our estimate.

YearRankBirths
2023443323
2022396527
2021355431
2020522017
2019379228
2018421824
2017421924
2016476920
2015342932
2014323134
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

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What numerology tells about Jak?

You are daring and courageous. You hang around with different people, so you can widen your life perspective and expand your knowledge. You are probably the most creative person you know in your surroundings. Remember that life is to have fun and don't worry much. Take a break to recharge your batteries and keep track with your life. You are reliable but unpredictable, fragile but emotionless at the same time.

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  •  Doruntina means Konstandini Dhe Doruntina has its origin in Albanian, used commonly in Albanian is a baby girl name
  •  Kaltrina - Unexpected and Fresh girl name Kaltrina has its origin in Albanian and is used in Albanian language, meaning of Kaltrina is "Blue or The Word Kaltër Meaning Blue,Clear"
  •  Valdrin is originated from Albanian is a boy name, Valdrin means "The Element Valë Which Means Wave or Wave of River Drin" is used in Albanian
  •  Elira - Of Albanian origin, Outlandish and Modernistic Elira means "The Free" and is used commonly in Albanian is used for baby girls

Famous people named Jak

  • Jak Housden, Australian musician
  • Jakk Netland in Death to Prom as Producer
  • Jaki Nelson in Absolution as Actress
  • Jak Bakker in TV series Bureau Kruislaan as Actor

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
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