Gender: Male
Origin: French
Meaning: Supplanter, French Form of Jacob Supplanter
Pronunciation: zhahk, /ʒɑːk/, ZH AA K
Popularity Rank: #1,196
Derived from the Latin name Iacobus, meaning supplanter. It is the French form of Jacob, a name that dates back to biblical times. Jacques is a popular name in French-speaking countries.
The name Jacques is of French origin and means Supplanter, French Form of Jacob Supplanter, He who Supplants. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Jacques is commonly found in France, South Africa, Belgium, and 87 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: zhahk
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ʒɑːk/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: ZH AA K
ZH: Pronounce as in "measure" (M EH ZH ER)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
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At NamesLook, the name Jacques is recorded 54,949 times globally, ranking it as the 1,196th most common name worldwide.
Jacques is most prevalent in France, with 31,430 occurrences, making it the 103th most popular name in the country.
In France, the name Jacques is found among 1 in every 41 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| France | #103 | 1 : 41 |
| South Africa | #160 | 1 : 268 |
| Belgium | #134 | 1 : 83 |
| Cameroon | #85 | 1 : 195 |
| United States of America | #1,844 | 1 : 931 |
| Netherlands | #562 | 1 : 228 |
| Canada | #467 | 1 : 288 |
| Switzerland | #355 | 1 : 249 |
| United Kingdom | #2,078 | 1 : 1,275 |
| Italy | #4,288 | 1 : 3,448 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Jacques from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 31, 2024 06:09 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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