Jac
Boy name · 51 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Jac: 51 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 7 births in 2008.
Jac is a streamlined Scottish and English short form of Jack, itself derived from John via the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning ‘God is gracious’; it also serves as a concise variant of Jacob. Notable bearers include Jac Holzman, founder of Elektra Records and key figure in 1960s folk-rock, Dutch conductor Jac van Steen, and Danish actor Jac Nellemann. While no major place bears the name directly, the Spanish town of Jaca has an unrelated name. In Scotland, Jac offers a modern, minimalist twist on the enduring classic Jack, and is also used across Dutch and Afrikaans communities, giving it a quietly international feel without losing its familiar roots.
Boy 13 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20087 babies
- Latest (2017)
- #5325 babies
- Total births
- 51since 1999
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 17%vs prior 5y