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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Black gemstone
- Origin
- Old French (ultimately Greek)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- JET
Jet is a name that means "black gemstone," and it comes from Old French, with roots that go back to Greek. You may see lists that add a "fast stream" meaning, but that sense belongs to the unrelated verb "to jet" (from French jeter, "to throw"), a different word that just happens to be spelled the same.
Meaning & Origin of Jet
Meaning: Black gemstone.
Origin: Old French (ultimately Greek).
A common claim: Black gemstone; sometimes also 'fast stream/jet stream' Actually: Some listicles blend in a 'fast stream' sense, but that comes from the unrelated verb 'to jet' (to spurt/gush, from French jeter 'to throw') — a different word from the gemstone jet (from Greek gagates) that happens to be spelled the same.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Jet
JETIPA /dʒɛt/
Popularity of Jet
Jet ranked #1353 in the U.S. in 2024, with 140 babies given the name. Its peak came in 2019, when it reached #1139 with 171 babies.
Names Like Jet
These names have followed a similar path to Jet in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Jet mean?
Black gemstone. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Jet?
Jet is pronounced JET (IPA: /dʒɛt/).
Is Jet a popular name right now?
Jet peaked at #1139 in 2019 and is ranked #1353 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1954–2024.)
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