Supplanter
A modern phonetic spelling of Jack, which originated as a medieval diminutive of John, but is also strongly associated with James. In the context of James, it derives from the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning 'supplanter' or 'one who follows'.
Less common today
Jak isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,278 in 2014.
The silent protagonist and hero of the video game series · Jak and Daxter
American stand-up comedian and writer
American racing driver
English professional footballer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
