Jacek name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Polish
Usage: Polish
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Jacek j(a)-cek
Meaning: Hyacinth
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What does Jacek mean?

Meaning of Jacek is Hyacinth is a baby boy name, rooted from Polish is used in Polish. Jacek is derivative of Jacinto. Jacinto is equivalent of hyacinth in Portuguese language. Also Jacinto is form of Hyacinth in Spanish language.

Jacinto is also equivalent of Hyacinth in Spanish and Portuguese languages. Jacinto's meaning is Hyakinthos and Precious Stone is substantially used in English and Spanish is rooted from Old Greek.

How do I pronounce Jacek?

j(a)-cek is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Jacek. The other ways to say the name is ya-sik.

Variants of Jacek

Jaycek, Hyacinth, Hyacinthus, Hyakinthos, Cinthia, Jacinta, Kynthia, Cynthia, Jacenta, Jacintha, Jacinto

How popular is the name Jacek?

Jacek is a unique baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1965 and was able to reach the top 3000 names. In 2013, it ranked 2990th when 37 boys were named Jacek.

Over 491 people have been named Jacek in United States. Jacek is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales where it has been in use since 1997 and peaked in 2008 when it ranked 1596th.

Also, it appeared first time in 2007 on baby boy names list of Ireland.

But an extremely popular name in Poland where every 1 in 100 have the name. At least, 430000 people globally have carried Jacek as their given name according to our research.

YearRankBirths
2023121905
2021120535
2020747510
2019762910
2018490719
2017605214
2016461521
201587358
2014524717
2013299537
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Jacek in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands52000
Finland8217200
Sweden71438100
Norway493119000
Denmark344000

What numbers say about Jacek?

You believe life's to have fun. You have no enemies. Your friends have a hard time decoding your mood. You never take a leap of faith but do things with a plan. You love people with an attitude but open to discussion and hearing new opinions. People always look for comfort in your world. You never get tired from trying to be better than you were yesterday. Others need you in their life, but you don't need anyone.

You would love these names similar to Jacek

  •  Ludgarda - Ludgardas origin is Old High German is chiefly used in Polish is a girl name, meaning of Ludgarda is "Protection, Fence or Enclosure"
  •  Dobrogost - Boy name Dobrogost is originated from Polish, used largely in Polish language, meaning of Dobrogost is "Hospitable"
  •  Wojciecha means Voi Which Means Soldier or Soldiers Consolation is used particulary in Polish used as a baby girl name is of Slavonic origin
  •  Bendek - The boy name Bendek is dominantly used in Polish has its roots in Latin, Bendek means "Blessed, The Blessed and Happy". Bendek is a derivative of Benedict.
  •  Jasna - Specifically used in Slavic, Tamil and Polish far-out, Jasna came from Polish, meaning of Jasna is "The Word Jasno Which Means Bright Clear, Beautiful or Bright" is aimed at baby girls

Famous people named Jacek

  • Jacek Proć, archer from Poland
  • Jacek Karpiński, Polish pioneer
  • Jacek Protasiewicz, Polish politician and Member of the European Parliament for the Lower Silesian Voivodship & Opole Voivodship with the Civic Platform
  • Jacek Jędruch, Polish-American nuclear engineer and historian of Polish representative government
  • Jacek Moskwa, Polish journalist and writer
  • Jacek Jezierski, Polish writer and businessman
  • Jacek Komuda, Polish writer and historian
  • Jacek Andrzej Rossakiewicz, Polish painter, theoretician of art
  • Jacek Pszczoła, American professional bridge player of Polish origin
  • Jacek Sauk, Polish politician, member of Law and Justice party
  • Jacek Pastusiński, retired male triple jumper from Poland
  • Jacek M. Zurada, serves as a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of Louisville
  • Jacek Cyran, Polish judoka
  • Jacek Chmielnik, Polish stage and film actor
  • Jacek Podsiadło, Polish poet, writer, translator and essayist
  • Jacek Dukaj, Polish science fiction and fantasy writer
  • Jacek Kaczmarski, Polish singer, songwriter, poet and author
  • Jacek Kuroń, was one of the democratic leaders of opposition
  • Jacek Saryusz-Wolski, Polish diplomat and politician
  • Jacek Małachowski, Polish nobleman, politician and administrator
  • Jacek Yerka, Polish surrealist painter from Toruń
  • Jacek Krzynówek, former Polish footballer
  • Jacek Dehnel, Polish poet, writer, translator and painter
  • Jacek Bąk, retired Polish footballer
  • Jacek Gmoch, former Polish footballer
  • Jacek Wszoła, retired Polish high jumper best
  • Jacek Malczewski, is one of the most revered painters of Poland
  • Jacek Majchrowski, Polish politician and the current Mayor of the Royal Capital City of Kraków since 2002
  • Jacek Zieliński, retired Polish football defender and current assistant manager of Poland national football team
  • Jacek Bogucki, Polish politician
  • Jacek Falfus, Polish politician
  • Jacek Kościelniak, Polish politician
  • Jacek Krupa, Polish politician
  • Jacek Kurski, Polish politician and journalist
  • Jacek Piechota, Polish left-wing politician
  • Jacek Tomczak, Polish politician and lawyer
  • Jacek Wojciechowicz, Polish politician
  • Jacek Lipiński, Polish lawyer, prosecutor
  • Jacek Krenz, academic architect and painter
  • Jacek Broniewicz, On 9 December 2006
  • Jacek Kiełb, Polish footballer who plays for Korona Kielce
  • Jacek Kazimierski, retired Polish football player
  • Jacek Popek, Polish footballer who plays for Zawisza Bydgoszcz
  • Jacek Wiśniewski, Polish former footballer
  • Jacek Falkowski, Polish footballer
  • Jacek Laskus in The Devil's Arithmetic as Cinematographer
  • Jacek Rozenek in Rozdroze Cafe as Actor
  • Jacek Koman in Moulin Rouge! as Actor
  • Jacek Grembocki is a former Polish footballer who played defense.
  • Jacek Bednarek in movie Indeks as Composer
  • Jacek Braciak, from 2002 drama flick Edi, who portrayed the Jureczek Sokolow.
  • In 1986, Jacek Bursztynowicz characterized the role of Driver in action, drama flick Tanie pieniadze.
  • In 1977, Jacek Lomnicki characterized the role of Young Burski in drama flick Czlowiek z marmuru.
  • In 1957 comedy, romance movie, Zemsta, Jacek Woszczerowicz characterized Rejent Milczek.
  • In 1984, Jacek Guzinski played the role of Piotr Zabicki in drama flick Co dzien blizej nieba.
  • In 1986, Jacek Kawalec portrayed the role of Lozinski 'Derkacz' in drama, war film Okruchy wojny.
  • In 2006 comedy film, Hi Way, Jacek Borusinski characterized Jaco.
  • Jacek Pieniazek, from 2014 documentary movie In the Shadow of Chuck Norris, who portrayed Chuck Norris.
  • Jacek Bohdanowicz, from 1973 family movie Buleczka, who portrayed Karol.
  • Jacek Lech portrayed the small character of Robert in 1986 crime film Na calosc.

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
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