JACK

Pronunciation: The name Jack is commonly pronounced as “JAK.”

Popularity: English-speaking countries

Historical Figures:

• Jack the Ripper – A famous unidentified serial killer who operated in London in the late 19th century. The true identity of Jack the Ripper remains a mystery.
• Jack London (1876-1916) – An American author known for his adventure novels, including “The Call of the Wild.”
• Jack Kerouac (1922-1969) – An American author best known for his Beat Generation novels, such as “On the Road” and “The Dharma Bums”.

Famous People:

• Jack Nicholson (born 1937) – An American actor, producer, and director. He is one of the most successful actors in Hollywood history, having won three Academy Awards.
• Jack Black (born 1969) – An American actor, comedian, and musician. He is best known for his roles in the films “School of Rock”, “Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny”, and “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle”.

Fictional Characters:

• Jack Sparrow (Pirates of the Caribbean) – A fictional character in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series. He is a pirate captain and the protagonist of the films.
• Jack Reacher (Jack Reacher novels) – A fictional character in the Jack Reacher novels by Lee Child. He is a former military policeman who travels the country, helping those in need.
• Little Jack Horner – A character from a traditional English nursery rhyme who pulls a plum from a pie, using the first line of the rhyme: “Little Jack Horner sat in a corner.”

Nicknames and Diminutives: Jack is commonly used as a nickname for the name John.

Variations and Alternates: John, Jacob, Giacomo, Jacques, Jaime, Jakob, Jakub, Jackie