Jackson

Meaning & origin

Jackson is a masculine given name of English origin, literally meaning "son of Jack," with Jack being a traditional short form of John. It was originally used as a hereditary surname in Britain before becoming widely adopted as a given name for boys. A commonly used spelling variant is "Jaxon". The name gained popularity in the United States through its association with Andrew Jackson, military leader and later U.S. president. Jackson is also well known as a place name, appearing in several locations across the United States, such as Jackson, Mississippi, and Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

First names similar to Jackson

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Famous people with the first name Jackson

• Michael Jackson Musician
• Andrew Jackson Politician
• Jesse Jackson Politician
• Randy Jackson (Jacksons singer) Musician
• Jermaine Jackson Musician
• Janet Jackson Musician
• Paris Jackson Singer
• Katherine Jackson American author
• Tito Jackson Musician

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