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Jacqueline

Quick answerJacqueline is the French feminine form of Jacques, derived from the Hebrew name Jacob (Yaakov), meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows." The name comes from the Latin Iacobus, which was adapted into Old French as Jacques.

French · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#558
TrendStable
Peak year1964
Syllables3
OriginFrench
LanguageFrench
CultureFrench, English
ReligionChristianity
Letters10
Numerology7 Chaldean 4
Global rank#95

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Jacqueline

Jacqueline is the French feminine form of Jacques, derived from the Hebrew name Jacob (Yaakov), meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows." The name comes from the Latin Iacobus, which was adapted into Old French as Jacques.

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Etymology

Jacqueline is the French feminine form of Jacques, derived from the Hebrew name Jacob (Yaakov), meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows." The name comes from the Latin Iacobus, which was adapted into Old French as Jacques.

The name is primarily used in French, English, and other European cultures, with particular prominence in Catholic and Christian traditions due to its biblical roots; it gained modern recognition through figures like Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in the 20th century.

Jacqueline currently ranks #558 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1964.

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