Jax
Jax is a boys' name of English origin meaning “God has been gracious; son of Jack.” It ranked #342 in the United States in 2025.
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how do you pronounce Jax?
JAKS
where does the name Jax come from?
Shortened from Jackson or Jaxon, or a fanciful spelling of the surname Jacks.
A modern short form of Jackson or Jaxon, Jax has a punchy, one-syllable energy that appeals to parents wanting a cool alternative to Jack. It gained cultural recognition through the FX series Sons of Anarchy, whose lead is Jax Teller.
how popular is this name?
Jax has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 20 years since 2005, and fell outside it for 1. It peaked at #208 in 2014, and ranked #342 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #342 |
| 2024 | #313 |
| 2023 | #287 |
| 2022 | #271 |
| 2021 | #243 |
| 2020 | #246 |
| 2019 | #237 |
| 2018 | #214 |
| 2017 | #222 |
| 2016 | #215 |
| 2014 | #208 |
| 2010 | #348 |
| 2005 | #990 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Jax fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Jax?
- Jax Teller (Sons of Anarchy character)
what are the nicknames and variants of Jax?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Jax?
what names go well with Jax?
Sibling names that share Jax's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Jax
What does the name Jax mean?
Jax means “God has been gracious; son of Jack”.
What is the origin of the name Jax?
Jax comes from the English naming tradition. Related forms include Jaxon.
How popular is the name Jax?
Jax ranked #342 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2014, at #208, and it has spent 20 years in the top 1,000 since 2005.
Is Jax a boy or girl name?
Jax is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Jax?
Jax is pronounced JAKS, with 1 syllable.
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