Jax

At a Glance: Name: Jax – Meaning: God is gracious – Origin: English (short form of Jackson, or fanciful spelling of the surname Jacks) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: JAKS

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Jax is a short, punchy name for a boy, pronounced JAKS. It stands on its own or works as a short form of Jackson (it's also used as a fanciful spelling of the surname Jacks), and it carries the meaning 'God is gracious.' If bold and modern is the feel you're after, Jax lines up with that.

Meaning & Origin of Jax

Meaning: God is gracious.

Origin: English (short form of Jackson, or fanciful spelling of the surname Jacks).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Jax

Phonetic: JAKS   IPA: /ˈdʒæks/

Popularity of Jax

Jax hit its high point in 2014 at #208, with 1,855 boys given the name that year. By 2024 it had settled to #315, with 1,087 babies named Jax, across Social Security data that runs from 1995 to 2024.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1995–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Jax mean?

God is gracious. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Jax)

How do you pronounce Jax?

Jax is pronounced JAKS (IPA: /ˈdʒæks/).

Is Jax a popular name right now?

Jax peaked at #208 in 2014 and is ranked #315 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1995–2024.)

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