Jackson
From the English surname meaning 'son of Jack,' ultimately deriving from Hebrew: 'God is gracious.'
Meaning and origin
Originally an English surname indicating descent from a man named Jack, Jackson has been used as a given name since at least the 18th century.
How to pronounce Jackson
| English (US) | JAK-sun /ˈdʒæk.sən/ |
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