How to say it
JAX
dʒæks
Masculine
Jax
Son of Jack
What it means
A modern short form of Jackson or Jaxon, ultimately 'son of Jack' (a pet form of John, 'God is gracious').
Jax is a punchy modern short for Jackson or Jaxon, tracing back through Jack to John, 'God is gracious.' The sharp -x ending puts it in the trendy company of Knox, Maddox, and Jett. Sons of Anarchy's Jax Teller gave it a rugged edge, and it climbed fast in the 2010s. Short, sharp, and built for the modern ear.
How to spell Jax
The standard spelling is Jax. Common variants include Jaxx, Jacks, Jaxon, but Jax is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #208 in 2014, currently #342 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Nickname
A short for Jackson or Jaxon; the -x is the modern punch.
- Pop culture
Jax Teller of Sons of Anarchy.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Jax Teller the lead of the series Sons of Anarchy
Spelling variants
- Jaxx
- Jacks
- Jaxon
Names with the same feeling
Common questions
- What does the name Jax mean?
- A modern short form of Jackson or Jaxon, ultimately 'son of Jack' (a pet form of John, 'God is gracious').
- What does Jax mean in English?
- In English, Jax means "Son of Jack." Jax is a punchy modern short for Jackson or Jaxon, tracing back through Jack to John, 'God is gracious.' The sharp -x ending puts it in the trendy company of Knox, Maddox, and Jett. Sons of Anarchy's Jax Teller gave it a rugged edge, and it climbed fast in the 2010s. Short, sharp, and built for the modern ear.
- Is Jax short for Jackson?
- Yes. Jax is a short form of Jackson, and it carries the same meaning, "Son of Jack." These days many parents use Jax as a given name in its own right, not only as a nickname.
- How do you pronounce Jax?
- Jax is pronounced dʒæks. Say it as JAX, with the stress on the "jax" syllable.
- How do you spell Jax?
- The standard spelling is Jax. Common spelling variants include Jaxx, Jacks, Jaxon.
- Is Jax a boy or girl name?
- Jax is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Jax?
- Jax ranked #342 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.