Jacques

Boy

Origin: French · Hebrew

Pronounced: ZHAHK

Meaning

“French form of Jacob and James, from Hebrew Ya'aqov, 'held by the heel'”

Cultural Notes

Jacques is the French form of James and Jacob, borne by many notable French figures.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1950s
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Famous People Named Jacques

  • Jacques Cousteau, Jacques Offenbach, Jacques Chirac
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