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Zack
BoyHebrew, English· “short for Zachary; God has remembered”
- Meaning
- short for Zachary; God has remembered
- Origin
- Hebrew, English
- Pronunciation
- ZAK
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #1,435
- US babies 2025
- 126
- Best rank
- #317 (1883)
- Peak year
- 2008
Meaning and origin of Zack
Zack is a Hebrew and English name that means “short for Zachary; God has remembered”.
Zack is a short form of Zachary, which comes from the Hebrew name Zechariah, meaning "God has remembered." Zechariah is the name of a prophet in the Hebrew Bible and, in the New Testament, the father of John the Baptist. Zachary has been used in English since the Middle Ages, and Zack became a common independent name in the United States in the late twentieth century. It is short, friendly and energetic, with a crisp one-syllable sound. Zack suits parents who want a casual, approachable name with a traditional meaning behind it. It can stand alone or be a nickname for Zachary or Zachariah.
Other spellings with the same sound: Zach, Zak.
Popularity over time
Zack has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 53 different years. Its best national rank was #317 in 1883, and the most babies received it in 2008, when 237 were named Zack. In 2025, 126 babies were named Zack, and it ranked #1,435 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #974 in 1920, #1,219 in 1950, #1,390 in 1980, #1,025 in 2000, #968 in 2010, and #1,435 in 2025. Of the 9,012 US boys named Zack since records began, 21% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 1,658 babies. Since 2010, 2,499 more have been named Zack.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Ethen, Slade, Landin, Jaydan, and Trystan.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Zack ranked highest in New Jersey, New York, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | #705 | 10 |
| New York | #884 | 16 |
| California | #905 | 26 |
| Florida | #910 | 16 |
| Illinois | #1021 | 8 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Zack is usually pronounced ZAK, with one syllable. It has four letters, starts with Z and ends in “-ck”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Zach and Zak.
Middle names for Zack
A few middle names that flow with Zack: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Zack
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zack mean?
Zack is a Hebrew and English name that means “short for Zachary; God has remembered”.
What is the origin of the name Zack?
Zack has Hebrew and English roots. Zack is a short form of Zachary, which comes from the Hebrew name Zechariah, meaning "God has remembered." Zechariah is the name of a prophet in the Hebrew Bible and, in the New Testament, the father of John the Baptist.
Is Zack a popular name?
Not especially. Zack ranked #1,435 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Zack a boy or girl name?
Zack is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Zack?
Zack is usually pronounced ZAK. 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