Zack

Zack - A very unique male name

Zack appeared on the charts for the first time in 1911 on position #627. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Zack and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Zack? 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 Zack. The baby boy name Zack was given to 87 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1364 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 16,854 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Zack peaked in popularity 115 years ago in 1911 on position 627.

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Zack is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Zack is currently topping the baby name charts in New Jersey at position #705 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,566.

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 Zack is where you live.

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Zack origin and meaning

Short form of Zachary

'God has remembered' — Zack is the short form of Zachary, from Hebrew Zekharyah

Zack is the punchy short form of Zachary used as a full name. It peaked as a standalone choice in 2008 and has drifted down since, while Zachary itself remains the formal option on birth certificates.

Attested etymology

Zack is a 4 letter name with 1 syllables.

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

Similar to Zack

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

Zeke / Zakai / Zeus / Zach / Ziggy / Zacchaeus / Zac / Zaki / Zak / Zakee /

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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 Zack

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 Zack 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 Zack?

1 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

ZAK · /zæk/

Around the world

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

Spellings and nicknames

• Zach — The commoner short spelling.
• Zak — A streamlined respelling.
• Zac — Another short respelling, carried by Zac Efron.

Famous bearers

• Zack Snyder — Film director known for his DC superhero films; born Zachary, he is professionally known as Zack (b. 1966) Contemporary

Style

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Why parents choose it

Zack suits parents who want Zachary's biblical root in a one-syllable, no-nonsense form.

Worth knowing

• Zach, Zac and Zak are all in use; the spelling will need stating.