Jacque

The name Jacque carries the meaning 'supplanter' or 'one who takes the place of another.' This meaning is shared with its close linguistic kin, Jacob, from the Hebrew Bible, where Jacob replaces his brother Esau in gaining Isaac's blessing.

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The name Jacque is of French origin and is most commonly understood as a variant spelling of Jacques, which itself is the French equivalent of 'James.' James originates from the Hebrew name 'Yaakov' (Jacob) and reached France via Philip the Colossan.

  • Babies named Jacque in the US in 2023:
    Female: 0
    Male: 10
  • Nicknames: Jackie, Jay, Jake, J, Jaco.
  • Full Names: Jacqueline, Jacquetta, Jacquelyn, Jacquine, Jacquelynn.
  • Famous Namesakes: Jacque Fresco-Inventor, Jacque Reid-Journalist, Jacque Jones-Baseball Player, Jacque Rogge-IOC President, Jacque Vaughn-Basketball Coach .
  • Gender: Typically given to males, though occasionally used for females.
  • Numerology: In numerology, the name Jacque is associated with the life path number 9. This number signifies compassion, humanitarianism, and a strong sense of purpose. Those with this number are often viewed as leaders, magnanimous and always willing to assist others.

The name Jacque experienced a peak in popularity in the 1960s and 1970s but has since seen a decline in usage as parents opt for more contemporary or varied names.

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