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Jack Pet Name

Jack is a popular cats and dogs name, meaning "God is gracious" and originating from English (Germanic), most often given to male pets, with a classic, strong, human style, ranked #32 among dog names and ranked #18 among cat names, across 4,055 pet records in our database.

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Jack at a glance

MeaningGod is gracious
OriginEnglish
LanguageGermanic
StyleClassic, strong, human
Length4 letters
Syllables1
GenderMostly male
PetsDogs, cats and other pets

How popular is Jack as a pet name?

Jack is one of the more commonly used pet name in our database.

#32

Dog Name

#18

Cat Name

4,055

Pet Records

Jack pet name popularity over time

2005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Is Jack a boy or girl pet name?

Based on the pet records in our database:

Female1%
Male99%

Jack is more commonly used for male pets, but it may also be used for both.

Is Jack more popular for dogs or cats?

Dogs29%
Cats10%
Other61%

Which dog breeds are commonly named Jack?

Based on the available breed data, Jack appears among:

Jack Russell Terrier (200)Labrador Retriever (117)Yorkshire Terrier (116)Chihuahua (100)German Shepherd Dog (77)Domestic Shorthair (21)LABRADOR RETRIEVER (13)LAB MIX (11)
See more: Dog Names by Breed

What does the name Jack mean?

Jack means "God is gracious" and comes from English (Germanic).

The name is associated with classic, strong, human, which makes it a popular choice for pets.

Names like Jack

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Jack nicknames

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What kind of pet name is Jack?

Jack fits these categories:

Jack as a human name

Jack is also used as a human name. Ranked #15 for boys in the US (SSA 2024)

Name insights for Jack

Dogs
Cats
friendlyloyal
labrador retriever: Labradors are friendly and loyal, matching the approachable nature of the name.
golden retriever: Golden Retrievers are known for their friendly demeanor, aligning with the gracious meaning.

Where does our pet-name data come from?

PetNamesGenerator's popularity information is based on publicly available pet datasets and other documented sources.

Data coverage

2005 — 2026

Pet records analyzed

4,055

Last updated

2026-09-18

Allegheny County Dog Licenses: 170 recordsAustin Animal Center: 11 recordsNYC Dog Licensing: 2,474 recordsSeattle Pet Licenses: 113 recordsToronto Licensed Pets: 1,287 records
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