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Jak

Boy Name day: October 4
Jak is a short form of Jakob: on birth records it is written Jakob (30,909 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Jakob page. Also a short form of Jacoby, Jakayla, Jakobe.
Origin: Hebrew. Meaning: Holder of the heel; supplanter.
From Hebrew Ya'aqov, linked to 'aqev' (heel), via Latin Iacobus into the German spelling Jakob.

Name day for Jak

October 4

Why this day? Jak is a short form of Jakob, and shares its name day.

Jak is celebrated in the United States on October 4.

The story of the name Jak

Jak is a short form of Jakob. It keeps its origin (Hebrew) and meaning — holder of the heel; supplanter, and shares its name day, October 4.

On birth records, Jak is rarely written as such: the Jaks are Jakobs (30,909 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Jakob page. Jak is also a short form of Jacoby, Jakayla, Jakobe.

Frequently asked questions about Jak

What does Jak mean?

Jak is a short form of Jakob, which means holder of the heel; supplanter.

When is Jak's name day?

October 4, together with Jakob: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Jak a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Jakob.

Jak's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 8/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 4/10
Ambition 5/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 4/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Jak

Top 10

  1. Sophia85%
  2. Sophie85%
  3. Natalie82%
  4. Caroline81%
  5. Isabelle78%
  6. Alexa78%
  7. Isabella78%
  8. Haley77%
  9. Leah77%
  10. Brianna77%

Bottom 10

  1. Faith45%
  2. Autumn53%
  3. Destiny54%
  4. Madelyn55%
  5. Savannah55%
  6. Hannah57%
  7. Addison58%
  8. Grace61%
  9. Maya61%
  10. Madison61%

Love potential for Jak

Top 10

  1. Alexa78%
  2. Gabriella77%
  3. Haley77%
  4. Ella75%
  5. Brianna73%
  6. Sabrina73%
  7. Lily73%
  8. Kylie72%
  9. Madeline72%
  10. Caroline72%

Bottom 10

  1. Autumn45%
  2. Hannah46%
  3. Maya47%
  4. Destiny51%
  5. Gabrielle55%
  6. Jade55%
  7. Aaliyah56%
  8. Kaitlyn57%
  9. Hope57%
  10. Sierra57%

Professional potential for Jak

Top 10

  1. Jocelyn96%
  2. Grace87%
  3. Isabel85%
  4. Madeline82%
  5. Hannah80%
  6. Sophie79%
  7. Sophia79%
  8. Faith78%
  9. Madelyn78%
  10. Lily76%

Bottom 10

  1. Destiny42%
  2. Savannah46%
  3. Addison46%
  4. Kylie49%
  5. Brooklyn50%
  6. Ava51%
  7. Sydney51%
  8. Brianna52%
  9. Alexa54%
  10. Madison54%

Crush potential for Jak

Top 10

  1. Sophie89%
  2. Sophia89%
  3. Alexa87%
  4. Haley86%
  5. Natalie83%
  6. Emily83%
  7. Julia83%
  8. Ella83%
  9. Caroline83%
  10. Kaylee82%

Bottom 10

  1. Hannah46%
  2. Faith55%
  3. Isabel58%
  4. Jocelyn62%
  5. Madelyn62%
  6. Savannah64%
  7. Kaitlyn64%
  8. Autumn66%
  9. Maya68%
  10. Grace68%
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