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Jackson

Old English (patronymic surname) · M
“son of Jack”
Where it comes from
Jack's son
Also known as
Originally an English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Jack', with no significant cross-language variants
Fun Fact
Originally simply meant 'son of Jack' as an English surname, it rose sharply in American popularity in the 2000s and 2010s, part of a broader trend of surname-style names for boys.
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