Jaquez

Jaquez - A very unique male name

Jaquez appeared on the charts for the first time in 1990 on position #2828. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Jaquez and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Jaquez? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Jaquez. The baby boy name Jaquez was given to 7 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3434 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 209,469 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Jaquez peaked in popularity 24 years ago in 2002 on position 917.

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Jaquez is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Jaquez is currently topping the baby name charts in Georgia at position #1,149 - and is the least popular in Georgia at position #1,149.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Jaquez is where you live.

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Jaquez origin and meaning

Spanish surname

Transferred Spanish surname (a patronymic in the Jáquez family); its own deeper origin is uncertain

Jaquez is best known as a Hispanic surname (as with NBA player Jaime Jaquez Jr. — a surname association, not a first-name bearer) that has been carried as a first name since 1990, peaking in 2002.

Origin uncertain

Jaquez is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Jaquez, pop culture references for the name Jaquez and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Jaquez

We've found the following names that sound similar to Jaquez, sorted by popularity.

Joshua / Jack / Jose / Joe / Jesse / Jesus / Jay / Josiah / Jake / Jessie /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Jaquez

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Jaquez a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Jaquez?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

hah-KEZ · /hɑːˈkɛz/
Anglicised jah-KEZ and Spanish hah-KEZ are both heard.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1990, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Surname

Why parents choose it

A surname-first crossover with a sharp, athletic sound.

Worth knowing

• Most recognition is as a surname — first-name use will often be misread as one.