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Jackson is an English masculine given name that originated as a transferred use of the surname, which means "son of Jack". It is in regular use, along with spelling variants such as Jaxon, and Jacksen, Jacson, and Jaxson.
son of Jack
A boy name with 2 syllables. Currently considered popular.
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Jackson is a surname of English origin, meaning "son of Jack". It became a popular given name in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. Its popularity surged due to influential figures and its strong, modern sound.
Michael Jackson, Jackson Pollock, Andrew Jackson, Samuel L. Jackson, Kate Jackson
Jack, Jackie, Jax
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