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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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