The boy's name Jackson \j(a)-ck-son\ is pronounced JAK-son. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "son of Jack". American President Andrew Jackson; Civil War General Stonewall Jackson; artist Jackson Pollock; singer Jackson Browne.

Jackson has 10 variant forms: Jack, Jackie, Jacksen, Jacky, Jacson, Jakson, Jax, Jaxen, Jaxon and Jaxson.

Jackson is a somewhat common first name for men and an even more common last name for both men and women.

ORIGIN
Old English

MEANING
Son of Jack

Originated as a surname. Listed among the 100 most popular names since 1998. American painter, Jackson Pollock, considered one of the leaders in Abstract Expressionism, is a namesake. The story of his life was captured in the 2000 film "Pollock." A place name for the state capital of Mississippi.

ALTERNATIVES
Jaxon Jacson Jakson Jaxson Jacksyn

NICKNAMES
Jax Jackie Jack

FAMOUS Jacksons
Bo Jackson (baseball/football player) Randy Jackson (American Idol judge) Jackson Browne (musician) Andrew Jackson (U.S. president) Thomas Stonewall Jackson (Confederate general) Reggie Jackson (Baseball Hall of famer) Alan Jackson (musician) Michael Jackson (musician) Samuel Jackson (actor)

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