Jax: Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, and More

Fact: Jax is considered a “cool” name, often associated with a rebellious and adventurous spirit.

Jax Overview

Meaning

God has been gracious (has shown favor), son of Jack,

Gender

Boy, Gender-neutral

Origin

American

Etymology

Originates from English, a modern, abbreviated form of Jackson, which means “son of Jack.” Jack is a diminutive of John, meaning “God is gracious.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/dʒæks/

Popularity

Jax is increasingly chosen in English-speaking countries for its modern, edgy feel. In 2023, Jax ranked #209 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

3 letters

Numerology

8 (Practical, Ambitious, Materialistic)

Name Styles

Modern, Cool, Short

Associated Traits

Bold, energetic, contemporary

Jax Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Jaxon, Jaxson, Jaxen, Jaxyn, Jacks

Common Nicknames

Jaxy, Jaxie, Jaxer, Jaxan, Jaxor

Diminutives

J, Jaxy, Jay, Jaxie, Jaxxy

Famous People

Jax Jones
(British Musician)
Jax Taylor
(American Reality TV Star)
Jax
(American Singer-Songwriter)
Jax Dane
(American Wrestler)
Jax Malcolm
(American Actor)
Jax Raymond
(American Artist)
Jax Leroy
(British Chef)
Jax Wilson
(Canadian Athlete)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

Jax Teller
("Sons of Anarchy," TV Series)
Jax Briggs
("Mortal Kombat," Video Game Series)
"Jax"
(Song by Cheat Codes)
Jax Novoa
("Every Witch Way," TV Series)
Jax
("Survivor: Island of the Idols," TV Series)

What Is the Meaning of Jax?

Jax symbolizes “God has shown favor” or “God is gracious.” People with this name are perceived as dynamic and adventurous, often radiating confidence and enthusiasm.

What Is the Origin of The Name Jax?

Jax originates from the English language, evolving as a modern, abbreviated form of the name Jackson. The name Jackson itself is derived from the Old English “son of Jack,” where Jack is a diminutive of John, which means “God is gracious.”

Jax Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Jax in the U.S. over the Years

United States	#2712022	#2872023
Top 3 Rankings	#2082014	#2142018	#2152015

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Jax

Year	Name Ranking	Number of Births	Birth Rate (%)
2023	287 (-16 from 2022)	1155 (-115 from 2022)	0.06308
2022	271 (-28 from 2021)	1270 (-182 from 2021)	0.06781
2021	243 (+3 from 2020)	1452 (+28 from 2020)	0.07750
2020	246 (-9 from 2019)	1424 (-175 from 2019)	0.07699
2019	237 (-23 from 2018)	1599 (-166 from 2018)	0.08320
2018	214 (+8 from 2017)	1765 (+43 from 2017)	0.09080
2017	222 (-7 from 2016)	1722 (-90 from 2016)	0.08701
2016	215 No change from 2015	1812 (-52 from 2015)	0.08945
2015	215 (-7 from 2014)	1864 (+9 from 2014)	0.09117
2014	208 (+15 from 2013)	1855 (+172 from 2013)	0.09052
2013	223 (+82 from 2012)	1683 (+561 from 2012)	0.08329
2012	305 (+16 from 2011)	1122 (+132 from 2011)	0.05529
2011	321 (+27 from 2010)	990 (+108 from 2010)	0.04873
2010	348 (+78 from 2009)	882 (+207 from 2009)	0.04293
2009	426 (+266 from 2008)	675 (+332 from 2008)	0.03183
2008	692 (+121 from 2007)	343 (+81 from 2007)	0.01573
2007	813 (+189 from 2006)	262 (+79 from 2006)	0.01183
2006	1002 (-12 from 2005)	183 (+9 from 2005)	0.00835
2005	990 (+22 from 2004)	174 (+12 from 2004)	0.00818
2004	1012 (+221 from 2003)	162 (+45 from 2003)	0.00767
2003	1233 (+200 from 2002)	117 (+27 from 2002)	0.00557
2002	1433 (+27 from 2001)	90 (+6 from 2001)	0.00435
2001	1460 (+149 from 2000)	84 (+11 from 2000)	0.00406
2000	1609 (-267 from 1999)	73 (-16 from 1999)	0.00350
1999	1342 (+145 from 1998)	89 (+15 from 1998)	0.00436
1998	1487 (+185 from 1997)	74 (+15 from 1997)	0.00365
1997	1672 (+1530 from 1996)	59 (+37 from 1996)	0.00295
1996	3202 (+5664 from 1995)	22 (+17 from 1995)	0.00110
1995	8866 First SSA data recorded	5 First SSA data recorded	0.00025
1994	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1993	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1992	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1991	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1990	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1989	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1988	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1987	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1986	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1985	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1984	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1983	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1982	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1981	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1980	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1979	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1978	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1977	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1976	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1975	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1974	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1973	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1972	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1971	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1970	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1969	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1968	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1967	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1966	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1965	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1964	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1963	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1962	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1961	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1960	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1959	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1958	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1957	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1956	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1955	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1954	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1953	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1952	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1951	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1950	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1949	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1948	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1947	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1946	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1945	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1944	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1943	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1942	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1941	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1940	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1939	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1938	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1937	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1936	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1935	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1934	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1933	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1932	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1931	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1930	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1929	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1928	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1927	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1926	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1925	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1924	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1923	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1922	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1921	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1920	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1919	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1918	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1917	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1916	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1915	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1914	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1913	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1912	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1911	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1910	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1909	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1908	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1907	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1906	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1905	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1904	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1903	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1902	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1901	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1900	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1899	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1898	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1897	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1896	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1895	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1894	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1893	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1892	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1891	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1890	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1889	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1888	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1887	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1886	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1885	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1884	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1883	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1882	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1881	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1880	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Jax

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

#2632021

#2962022

#3072023

Texas (TX)

#2962021

#3162022

#3102023

Florida (FL)

#2342021

#2562022

#2852023

New York (NY)

#2902021

#3222022

#4532023

Ohio (OH)

#2492021

#2192022

#2482023

Illinois (IL)

#2302021

#3302022

#3722023

Michigan (MI)

#2182021

#2982022

#2172023

Pennsylvania (PA)

#1992021

#3102022

#2422023

Arizona (AZ)

#2032021

#2662022

#2822023

Utah (UT)

#1562021

#1482022

#1682023

Washington (WA)

#2282021

#2992022

#2722023

North Carolina (NC)

#3202021

#3112022

#3092023

Missouri (MO)

#2172021

#2272022

#2192023

Minnesota (MN)

#1742021

#2492022

#2062023

Louisiana (LA)

#1902021

#1612022

#2972023

Indiana (IN)

#3112021

#3482022

#2572023

Georgia (GA)

#2382021

#2792022

#4122023

Wisconsin (WI)

#1902021

#2112022

#2152023

Tennessee (TN)

#2692021

#2602022

#3812023

Oklahoma (OK)

#1762021

#1802022

#2512023

Colorado (CO)

#2652021

#2602022

#3342023

New Jersey (NJ)

#2822021

#3832022

#4842023

Iowa (IA)

#1352021

#2422022

#2382023

Virginia (VA)

#4602021

#4032022

#3552023

Kansas (KS)

#2632021

#2082022

#3102023

Arkansas (AR)

#2612021

#2642022

#3712023

Kentucky (KY)

#2042021

#3262022

#3172023

Oregon (OR)

#2092021

#4122022

#3092023

Massachusetts (MA)

#3532021

#3932022

#4042023

Nebraska (NE)

#2662021

#2902022

#2392023

Nevada (NV)

#3182021

#2992022

#2402023

Idaho (ID)

#1202021

#1482022

#1832023

Maryland (MD)

#3372021

#2572022

#4622023

Alabama (AL)

#3722021

#3822022

#4962023

South Carolina (SC)

#2992021

#2312022

#2872023

Mississippi (MS)

#3882021

#1952022

#3502023

North Dakota (ND)

#1702021

#1212022

#962023

Connecticut (CT)

#3452021

#4202022

#3272023

South Dakota (SD)

#1582021

#2202022

#1622023

West Virginia (WV)

#1792021

#2762022

#2492023

Hawaii (HI)

#1582021

#2562022

#1582023

New Mexico (NM)

#3542020

#2782021

#2692023

Montana (MT)

#1372020

#1162021

#1732023

Wyoming (WY)

#1052018

#992019

#1122022

Rhode Island (RI)

#2102020

#2182021

#2282022

Maine (ME)

#2022017

#1832020

#2452023

New Hampshire (NH)

#1502018

#1832019

#2212022

Alaska (AK)

#2322016

#2222018

#1652020

Delaware (DE)

#1922016

#2152019

#2292021

District of Columbia (DC)

#2482018

#2412019

#2302020

Vermont (VT)

#972020

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Jax a Name for Boys or Girls?

Commonly associated with boys, the name Jax embodies a strong and modern essence, though it is not strictly gender-specific in today’s naming trends.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Jax

Meaning: Son of Jack, God has been gracious (has shown favor)
Origin: EnglishJaxon
Meaning: Son of Jack
Origin: EnglishJaxson
Jaxen
Jaxyn
Jacks

Jax in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

Jax Jones (Musician, born 1987): A British DJ, songwriter, and producer known for his hit singles and collaborations with various artists.
Jax Taylor (Reality TV Star, born 1979): An American television personality famous for his role on the reality TV series "Vanderpump Rules."
Jax (Singer, born 1996): An American singer-songwriter who gained fame as a contestant on "American Idol."
Jax Dane (Wrestler, born 1981): An American professional wrestler who has competed in various wrestling promotions worldwide.
Jax Malcolm (Actor, born 2003): An American actor and philanthropist, recognized for his roles in TV shows and films.
Jax Raymond (Artist, 1975–2020): An American contemporary artist celebrated for his abstract paintings and sculptures.
Jax Leroy (Chef, born 1985): A British chef and restaurateur renowned for his innovative culinary creations.
Jax Wilson (Athlete, 1988–2017): A Canadian professional ice hockey player who played in various leagues before his untimely death.

Sibling Names for Jax

For a Brother
For a Sister

Meaning: Settlement by the boundary stream, place on a riverbank
Origin: Old EnglishRemington
Sterling
Thatcher
Meaning: Wild, untamed
Origin: English, GermanWilder
Stellan

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Jax Name Meaning