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Jett
BoyEnglish, French· “jet, a black gemstone”
- Meaning
- jet, a black gemstone
- Origin
- English, French
- Pronunciation
- JEHT
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #169
- US babies 2025
- 2,167
- Best rank
- #161 (2024)
- Peak year
- 2024
Meaning and origin of Jett
Jett is an English and French name that is usually said to mean “jet, a black gemstone”.
Jett takes its spelling and sound from jet, the glossy black stone formed from fossilized wood and prized for jewelry in Victorian mourning fashion. The English word came through Old French jaiet from the Latin and Greek name of the stone, which referred to Gagai, a town in ancient Lycia. The double t makes the name feel more like a personal name than a noun, and many parents also hear the speed of a jet plane in it. Jett is short, punchy and modern, sitting with names like Knox and Colt. It pairs easily with longer, more classic middle names.
Other spellings with the same sound: Jet.
Famous parents who chose Jett: Shawn Johnson and Andrew East (2021). More celebrity baby names
Popularity over time
Jett first appears in US Social Security records in 1892. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 27 different years, starting in 1999. Its best national rank was #161 in 2024, the same year it reached its highest count of 2,227 babies. In 2025, 2,167 babies were named Jett, and it ranked #169 nationally. That is 107% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #5,202 in 1980, #644 in 2000, #352 in 2010, and #169 in 2025. Of the 26,465 US boys named Jett since records began, 40% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 10,405 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Hayes, Matias, Beckham, Barrett, and Adonis.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Jett ranked highest in North Dakota, Utah, and Nebraska.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | #31 | 23 |
| Utah | #55 | 80 |
| Nebraska | #58 | 38 |
| Idaho | #77 | 29 |
| Wyoming | #78 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 98% of US babies named Jett over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Jett is usually pronounced JEHT, with one syllable. It has four letters, starts with J and ends in “-tt”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Jet.
Middle names for Jett
A few middle names that flow with Jett: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Jett
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jett mean?
Jett is an English and French name that is usually said to mean “jet, a black gemstone”.
What is the origin of the name Jett?
Jett has English and French roots. Jett takes its spelling and sound from jet, the glossy black stone formed from fossilized wood and prized for jewelry in Victorian mourning fashion.
Is Jett a popular name?
Yes. Jett ranked #169 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Jett a boy or girl name?
Jett is mainly a boy's name. About 98% of US babies named Jett over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Jett?
Jett is usually pronounced JEHT. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings