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Jackson

A name meaning "son of Jack".

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Jackson is a boy name meaning "son of Jack".

Pronunciation: English /ˈd͡ʒæk.sən/.

GenderBoy
Meaningson of Jack
PronunciationEnglish /ˈd͡ʒæk.sən/
Language familyMultiple Languages

Meaning and history

This name comes from the English surname Jackson meaning "son of Jack ". Famous bearers of the surname were American president Andrew Jackson (1767-1845) and American musician Michael Jackson (1958-2009).

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Usage: english, portuguese

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