“Jacquelyn means "supplanter" or "may God protect," derived from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (Jacob) via the French feminine diminutive Jacqueline.”
English · Girl · 3 syllables
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GenderGirl
US Rank#2,286
TrendStable
Peak year1951
Syllables3
OriginEnglish
LanguageEnglish
CultureEnglish
ReligionChristianity
Letters9
Numerology9 Chaldean 8
Global rank#13,336
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About the name Jacquelyn
Jacquelyn means "supplanter" or "may God protect," derived from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (Jacob) via the French feminine diminutive Jacqueline.
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Etymology
Jacquelyn means "supplanter" or "may God protect," derived from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (Jacob) via the French feminine diminutive Jacqueline. It is primarily used in English-speaking Christian cultures, notably gaining popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, partly due to First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.
Jacquelyn currently ranks #2,286 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1951.
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