The Boy’s Name Jac
Meaning of the Name
Jac is the Welsh spelling for the boy’s name Jack. Jac can also be a shortened version of the female name Jacqueline. Jack itself originated as a diminutive of John. Ultimately, the name can be traced back to the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning “God is gracious”.
Popularity of Jac
Jac is the 40th most popular baby name in Wales in 2011 according to the office of National Statistics. However, in 2023, Jac ranked as the 30th most popular boy’s name in Wales. Making it the 4th most popular Welsh boy’s name. The English spelling of the name was the 18th most popular name in England and Wales in the same survey.
Pronunciation of Jac
Exactly the same as Jack.
Famous People Called Jac
Unfortunately, we can find any famous people with the boy’s name Jac. We’re sure this will change over the next few years with the popularity of the name. Let us know if you know of any famous people with the name Jac. Post your comments below.
- Jac Morgan: A prominent Welsh international rugby union player. He currently plays as a flanker for the Ospreys and captains the Wales national team.
- Jac Yarrow: A talented Welsh actor from Cardiff, known for his West End performances, notably in “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”.
- John Ystumllyn (c. 1738–1786): Colloquially known as Jac Du (Black Jack), he was the first well-recorded Black person in North Wales and a respected gardener.
- Jac y Jwc – a fictional charactor from the children’s TV show Sali Mali.
Resources
If you are considering Jac as a name for your baby see our comprehensive list of Welsh boy’s names.